Sowore Appears at Kuje Court as ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Case Is Adjourned
Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, appeared at the Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja alongside Prince Emmanuel Kanu, brother of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, and lawyer Aloy Ejimakor over a case linked to the October 2025 “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protests.
The case was expected to proceed when Sowore and other parties arrived at the court. However, proceedings were reportedly adjourned after the magistrate was said to have received an urgent assignment from the National Judicial Council (NJC).
A video recorded at the court premises showed Sowore speaking with people around him and making remarks about the possibility of imprisonment.
“Let's go to prison. Come on, come on, come on. She knows who is going to prison,” Sowore was heard saying.
He subsequently joked about the possibility of another delay in the proceedings, saying the magistrate might no longer be in office by the time the matter returned to court.
“By then, the magistrate will have been fired,” he said, laughing.
Why the Case Is Before the Court
The proceedings stem from demonstrations held in October 2025 by supporters of Kanu, who were calling for his release from detention.
Sowore has been a vocal advocate for Kanu’s release and has repeatedly criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the case.
At the court on the latest hearing date, one of those present said the parties had expected the magistrate to preside over the matter but were informed that she had an urgent engagement involving the NJC.
“We got here with the hope that the court will sit. The magistrate is not coming, unfortunately,” the person said.
According to the explanation given at the court, the registrar informed the parties that the magistrate had received a call concerning an urgent assignment with the NJC.
The development effectively halted proceedings and left the parties and their lawyers to consider another date.
Sowore Calls for Withdrawal of Case
The prosecutor was reportedly present at the court, while discussions continued over a possible date in April or May.
Sowore, however, argued that the prosecution should withdraw the case rather than seek another adjournment.
“The prosecutor should come and withdraw their case,” he said.
The activist has remained one of the prominent voices campaigning for Kanu’s release, joining members of Kanu’s family, lawyers and other supporters who have criticised the Federal Government’s continued prosecution of the IPOB leader.
The demonstrations that resulted in the current case formed part of wider campaigns demanding Kanu’s release.
‘Tinubu Is Going to Prison’
Sowore’s appearance also provided an opportunity for him to comment on the broader political situation.
The AAC presidential candidate has consistently criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration and has accused the government of human rights violations, corruption and poor governance.
Speaking at the court premises, Sowore declared that political authorities would eventually face consequences for their actions.
“Tinubu is going to prison,” he said.
The statement was made in the context of Sowore’s longstanding criticism of the Federal Government and his political opposition to the Tinubu administration.
Sowore is also preparing for the 2027 presidential election, having remained an outspoken advocate for political and institutional reforms.
With the latest adjournment, the parties are expected to return to court on a fresh date to be communicated by the magistrate.
