By Huldah Shado
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, on Wednesday visited major markets in Abuja to mobilise traders and artisans for the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest scheduled for October 20, 2025.
Sowore, who was accompanied by a team of human rights lawyers, described the ongoing trial of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as “the most useless case in Nigeria,” alleging that the Federal Government lacks evidence to justify his continued detention.
He urged Nigerians, especially traders, students, and drivers to join the peaceful protest and demand Kanu’s unconditional release.
Sowore said over 1.5 million Nigerians have signalled readiness to participate, warning that the government still has “a window of opportunity” to release Kanu before the protest to avoid “national embarrassment.”
The activist’s team visited Wuse Market, Utako Modern Market, GSM Village, Gwagwalada Timber Market, and Zone 3 Neighbourhood Centre during the mobilisation drive.
