Presidency Slams Sowore, Atiku Over Nnamdi Kanu Protest Plans
The Nigerian Presidency has strongly criticized activist Omoyele Sowore and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for proposing a protest at Aso Rock demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Sowore had called on South-East leaders and politicians to join the protest, prompting a swift response from the Presidency labeling him as an "anarchist." The government accused Sowore of attempting to cause a breakdown of law and order through the planned demonstration, emphasizing the need to respect legal processes.
The exchange underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding Kanu's detention and the political dynamics in Nigeria ahead of the 2023 elections.
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