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Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has said that the ongoing demonstrations calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu were only the beginning, prom{sing that a larger and more coordinated wave of protests is coming in the coming days.
In a television interview, Sowore said;, “We are about to announce another date, and that one will be bigger and the mother of all protests,”
He, stressed that the government’s continued silence and the use of force against peaceful demonstrators would not deter Nigerians from demanding justice.
The activist made the statement amid widespread reports of police firing tear gas and using excessive force to disperse protesters in parts of Abuja, including the Apo and city gate areas.
Sowore condemned the crackdown, describing it as a clear sign of fear within the establishment and a violation of citizens’ rights under a democratic system.
He further argued that the detention of Nnamdi Kanu has gone beyond a legal issue, becoming a moral and political test for the government’s respect for the rule of law.
“If they could release bandits and drug dealers, there’s no justification for keeping Kanu behind bars,” he said, adding that the continued detention was fueling frustration among Nigerians who believe justice is applied selectively.
Sowore also used the opportunity to thank citizens who joined the earlier demonstrations, saying their courage had sent a strong message that Nigerians were no longer willing to remain silent in the face of oppression.
He encouraged professional groups — including lawyers, doctors, students, and civil servants — to prepare for what he described as a decisive phase in the movement.
As tension builds, Sowore’s vow of a larger protest underscores the growing momentum behind calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s release and broader accountability from those in power.
Protesters insist that no amount of intimidation will silence their voices, warning that the next mass action will be a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy.
As the protests intensify, the group vowed to keep mobilizing nationwide until their demands are met, warning that if peaceful demonstrations are suppressed, it would signal a deeper crisis for Nigeria’s democracy.
