Wabara Declares Support For Release Nnamdi Kanu Protest

Former Senate President Adolphus Wabara has declared his support for the October 20 nationwide peaceful protest demanding the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

In a letter to human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who is spearheading the protest, Wabara said every peaceful step toward justice and national reconciliation “has my total support.”

The ex-Senate President, who is currently receiving medical treatment abroad, said he would have joined the march physically if not for his health condition.

“I wish to commend your efforts and those of others who continue to speak up for justice and fairness in our country,” Wabara wrote. “Though I am away, my spirit stands with every peaceful Nigerian who will march for truth on that day.”

He praised Sowore and other activists for their courage to confront injustice, insisting that peace cannot thrive where oppression continues unchecked.

“I wish to commend your efforts and those of others who continue to speak up for justice and fairness in our country,” Wabara wrote. “Though I am away, my spirit stands with every peaceful Nigerian who will march for truth on that day.”

He praised Sowore and other activists for their courage to confront injustice, insisting that peace cannot thrive where oppression continues unchecked.

Sowore, earlier this month, announced plans to lead a nationwide protest on 20 October to free Mr Kanu from detention.

“I will set aside my differences with politicians for one cause. I challenge every politician or person of good conscience from the South-east who says they want Nnamdi Kanu released to stop the rhetoric.

“Time for action is NOW. Let’s march to Aso Rock Villa. Every governor, senator, member of the House, traditional ruler, priest, Eze, Igbo person, and every Nigerian who believes in Kanu’s freedom, come out and do more than talk. I will lead this peaceful march,” he posted on his Facebook page on 7 October.

The IPOB leader, who is facing a terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja, has been in detention since he was repatriated to Nigeria from Kenya in June 2021 under controversial circumstances.