Atiku Backs Protest for Nnamdi Kanu’s Freedom

Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has backed up the call for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

The protest was announced by Nigerian politician and activist Omoyele Sowore. He called for a public protest in Abuja on the 20th of October, stating that other politicians who believe in Kanu’s freedom should support the movement.

Atiku on his X handle on Thursday, then backed the initiative, describing Kanu’s detention as an open sore on the nation’s conscience.

“The continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains an open sore on our nation’s conscience and a stain on our belief in the rule of law. Defying court orders that granted him bail is an abuse of power and an assault on justice. I, therefore, lend my voice in full support of the campaign led by @YeleSowore for his immediate release or due prosecution. We fail as patriots if we allow Kanu’s case to fester as yet another wound this nation refuses to heal. –AA,” he wrote.