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In a bold and electrifying message that has set social media ablaze, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has thrown down the gauntlet to South East political and traditional leaders, challenging them to move beyond mere words and take concrete action for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, Sowore declared his readiness to set aside personal and political differences for what he described as “one cause” — Kanu’s freedom.

“I will set aside my differences with some politicians for one cause. I challenge every politician or person of good conscience from the Southeast who says they want @NnamdiKanu released to stop the rhetoric. Time for action is NOW,” Sowore wrote.

He went on to announce his intention to lead a peaceful march to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, calling on all stakeholders from the region and beyond to join him.

“Let’s march to Aso Rock Villa. Every governor, senator, member of the House, traditional ruler, priest, eze, Igbo person, and every Nigerian who believes in Kanu’s freedom, come out and do more than talk. I will lead this peaceful march to the Aso Rock Villa,” he declared.

In a direct challenge, Sowore name-dropped key figures who have previously voiced support for Kanu’s release — including Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo (@CCSoludo), Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (@SenatorAbaribe), Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti (@alexottiofr), and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi (@PeterObi).

“No more empty noise. Let @CCSoludo, @SenatorAbaribe, @alexottiofr, @PeterObi, and all others who claim to care step up and join us in person,” Sowore said.

Emphasizing that the proposed march would be peaceful, legal, and visible, the human rights activist reiterated his commitment to nonviolent civic action, insisting that it was time to demand justice and an end to Kanu’s prolonged detention.

“We go together peacefully, legally, and visibly to demand justice and an end to MNK’s persecution,” Sowore concluded, adding the hashtag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow.

The post has since sparked intense debate online, with many hailing Sowore’s courage and others questioning whether South East leaders will rise to the challenge.

As of press time, none of the political figures mentioned had publicly responded to Sowore’s call.

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