“An Open Sore on Our Nation’s Conscience” -Atiku Demands Kanu’s Release

• Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, who remains in DSS custody despite court orders granting him bail.
• Responding to activist Omoyele Sowore’s call for South-East leaders to act, Atiku urged President Tinubu to respect the rule of law, describing Kanu’s continued detention as “an open sore on the nation’s conscience” and “an abuse of power.”

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined calls for the immediate release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in DSS custody since his extradition from Kenya in 2021.

Atiku’s statement follows activist Omoyele Sowore’s challenge to South-East leaders including Peter Obi, Charles Soludo, Alex Otti, and Atiku, to lead a peaceful march to the Presidential Villa to demand Kanu’s release.

Responding via social media on Thursday, Atiku urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to obey court rulings and set Kanu free, condemning his continued detention.

“The continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains an open sore on our nation’s conscience and a stain on our belief in the rule of law,”

“Defying court orders that granted him bail is an abuse of power and an assault on justice. I, therefore, lend my voice in full support of the campaign led by Yele Sowore for his immediate release or due prosecution.

We fail as patriots if we allow Kanu’s case to fester as yet another wound this nation refuses to heal.” Atiku wrote.

In other news….. Veteran gospel filmmakers and founders of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike and Gloria Bamiloye, are celebrating their 37th wedding anniversary.

Marking the special occasion on his Facebook page, Mike Bamiloye expressed gratitude to God for sustaining their union over the years. He wrote:

“His Grace kept us!

His Power held us!

His Mercy spared us!

His Spirit guided us!

All through the valleys and mountains!

All through the thick and thin!

His Love shielded us!

Thanks for all your prayers!

May you too prosper.”

The couple, who got married on October 8, 1988, have become one of Nigeria’s most admired Christian duos, known for their impact in faith-based drama and film ministry.