By John Ogunsemore

Former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore on Saturday visited former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja in continuation of his crusade for the release of detained separatist leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

Sowore announced the outcome of the visit in a statement shared on X on Saturday.

The activist and Publisher of Sahara Reporters earlier announced October 20 as the date for a protest march to demand the release of Kanu, who has been detained since 2021 while facing terrorism-related charges.

Sowore said, “President Jonathan agreed that there is an urgent and compelling need to address this matter decisively and justly.

“I thank him sincerely for recognising the importance of resolving Kanu’s case in the interest of peace, fairness, and national healing.”

Sowore disclosed that Jonathan promised to meet with President Bola Tinubu to discuss the issue as soon as possible.

He added, “With this, former President Jonathan joins a growing list of Nigerians who have called for justice in Nnamdi Kanu’s case, a list that already includes ex Vice President @atiku, Femi Falana SAN, Senator @ShehuSani, and many others across political and regional divides.

“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains in detention today because he took up the just cause of confronting the long-standing issue of marginalisation in Nigeria.

“Like other ethnic and regional activists whose politically motivated cases have been withdrawn or dismissed, Nnamdi Kanu should also be released without further delay.”

He reiterated his call on prominent political leaders from the South East, including Peter Obi, Governors Charles Soludo, Alex Otti, Francis Nwifuru, Peter Mbah, Hope Uzodimma, President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, John Mbata, and Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili to lend their voices to the call for justice and freedom.

“Nnamdi Kanu should be set free.

“And I remain firmly committed to peacefully mobilising for justice and freedom in this matter,” he added.