Dare Babalola
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has stated that the recent arrests of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, Aloy Ejimakor, and Nnamdi Kanu’s brother Emmanuel Kanu indicate that Nigeria is heading towards anarchy and political instability.
The youth organisation stated that the ongoing intimidation, harassment, and tribal victimization surrounding the case of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Kanu and the federal government highlight a clear collapse of Nigeria’s system under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The pan-Igbo youth group, in a statement issued Friday and signed by National President Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, condemned the Bola Tinubu administration’s actions, saying Nigeria is heading towards anarchy as the government tries to silence voices of justice, opposition, and reason before the 2027 general elections.
The Youth Council said Nigeria is in a precarious state under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, likening it to a ship about to capsize after being hit by a tornado.
The group stated that it is shocking that President Tinubu, through the Nigerian police, ordered the arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and convener of the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, at the Federal High Court in Abuja last Tuesday.
“It is noteworthy that on 20th October, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, acting through the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the arrest of peaceful protesters, including Nnamdi Kanu lawyer Bar Aloy Ejimakor, Prince Emma Kanu, Barrister Kingdom Nnamdi Okere, and others, during the peaceful FreeNnamdiKanu protest, and they were subsequently arraigned at Kuje Magistrate Court and remanded in custody at Kuje Prison.
“President Bola Tinubu must take immediate action to order the release of Sowore, Aloy Ejimakor, Prince Emma Kanu, Barrister Kingdom Okere, and others, and commence a process of national healing and true reconciliation to prevent the recurrence of the Madagascar and Napel crises in Nigeria.
“In light of the growing international demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should consider the counsel of esteemed Nigerian leaders, pursuing a political solution, dropping all charges, and effecting his unconditional release, Comrade Igboayaka advised.
“Nnamdi Kanu’s case highlights the issue of selective justice against the lgbo people, potentially undermining Nigeria’s stability due to Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s actions,” Igboayaka concluded.
