- Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised the continued marginalisation of Igbos in Nigeria, describing it as evidence of systemic bias and double standards.
- He noted that while citizens from other regions often face no consequences for similar actions, the Igbos are unfairly targeted.
- Sowore also linked the prolonged detention of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to deeper issues of inequality, accusing some South-East politician
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has decried the marginalisation of the Igbo people in Nigeria, condemning what he described as double standards in how different ethnic groups are treated.
Speaking on Arise TV on Thursday night, Sowore said, “If you are a Nigerian, you can get away with a lot of things, but if you are Igbo in Nigeria, you cannot.”
He cited the 2024 Yoruba Nation movement as an example, saying, “They even went and attacked a radio station in 2024. Did you hear of any arrest? Did you hear of any trial?”
Clarifying his stance, Sowore noted, “I am not saying that should be the case, but we must tell ourselves the truth. It just doesn’t look good that things are marginalised in every sector, including the justice sector.”
Addressing the continued detention of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, Sowore said Kanu’s case highlights “inequality and selective justice” in Nigeria. He also accused some South-East politicians of undermining efforts to free Kanu, saying they feared losing political influence in the region.
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