Former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has sharply criticised the conviction of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, questioning both the credibility of the evidence presented in court and the fairness of Nigeria’s justice system. Sowore, who is also the founder of Sahara Reporters, made the remarks during an interview from 8:49on Arise Television on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Sowore argued that the allegations levelled against Kanu lacked substantiated links to any proven crime. He stated, “So everything they accuse him of are things that they had no evidence caused any problem that they had adduced.” He criticized what he described as implausible accusations, noting that some charges were impossible given Kanu’s circumstances at the time. Sowore said, “They even accused him of killing Gulak while he was in detention. I know something about being in DSS detention. You have zero access to communication.”
He elaborated on the level of surveillance detainees face, adding, “Even if you do, if you smuggle something, they have a way of monitoring you.” He questioned how such conditions could still result in a death sentence. According to him, “So, how could somebody like that be sentenced to death? And a terrorist from one of the Boko Haram commander was sentenced to 20 years in prison.” Sowore said these contradictions reflect systemic injustice. He declared, “That is why Nigeria is where it is today. Some people in this animal farm, some animals are superior to others.” He argued that peace remains impossible without equal treatment under the law, saying, “And until that is addressed, until the justice applies to everybody in Nigeria, you are not going to get peace without justice. That’s what so many of us have been saying, whether you like to hear it or not.”
He added that the consequences of selective justice are now becoming clearer to those who previously dismissed concerns. In his words, “But I feel it has come full circle now, that even those who felt like they can bamboozle others by saying, oh yeah, he did this, he’s a bad person, they are now dealing with the real bad people.” Sowore concluded by alleging that these violent actors enjoy institutional protection. He said, “Unfortunately, though, those real bad people have cover. They have immunity.” View, More,
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