Former Senate President Adolphus Wabara has thrown his weight behind the upcoming nationwide protest led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, calling for the unconditional release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
In a solidarity letter dated October 13 and addressed to Sowore, Wabara expressed his full moral support for the protest scheduled to take place on October 20 in Abuja. While noting that he would be out of the country and unable to participate physically, the elder statesman commended Sowore and other activists for their unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and national reconciliation.
“I wish to commend your efforts and those of other patriots who continue to speak up for justice, equity, and national reconciliation,” Wabara wrote. “Unfortunately, I am out of the country and will not be able to join you physically on that day. However, please count on my moral support for this noble cause.”
Nnamdi Kanu has been in detention since June 2021, following his controversial extradition from Kenya. He faces terrorism-related charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja. His prolonged incarceration has sparked widespread calls for his release, with critics citing human rights concerns and the need for political dialogue.
Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters and a former presidential candidate, has been mobilizing civil society groups and concerned Nigerians for the October 20 protest. The campaign aims to pressure the federal government to release Kanu and initiate broader reforms that address grievances in the South-East region.