Nnamdi Kanu: Quite surprising opportunistic Atiku supports planned protest – Presidency

The Presidency has lashed out on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for indicating support for the planned protest by human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, for the release of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Onanuga, the presidency described Atiku’s stance as opportunistic and irresponsible for a statesman of his standing.

DAILY POST recalls that Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in the 2023 general elections had announced that the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration would be held on October 20 at 7 a.m., calling it a “historic” protest to press for Kanu’s release.

Onanuga emphasised that while the judicial process in Kanu’s case may appear slow, the administration remains committed to due process and the rule of law.

“I am surprised that ex-VP Atiku Abubakar, who is always opportunistic, has supported the planned mob action. As a statesman, he should know better that matters of justice are not resolved on the streets but in the law court.

“While the wheel of justice can sometimes be grindingly slow, partly caused by Kanu’s lawyers, Nnamdi Kanu will eventually get the justice he deserves for his alleged transgressions,” Onanuga said.