Says, It’s not just about Sowore; Nigerians are tired
Concerned Nigerians have taken to the streets demanding the unconditional release of activist Omoyele Sowore, who was recently arrested in connection with a protest calling for the freedom of Nnamdi Kanu.
During the protest, demonstrators expressed deep frustration over what they described as the growing culture of impunity in Nigeria’s governance system. One of the protesters, visibly angered by the situation, lamented that no citizen could claim to be “fine” in a country where injustice and lawlessness have become institutionalized.
“We live in a system where an Inspector-General of Police can charge minors with treason simply for demanding good governance, where peaceful protesters are killed, and the same police leadership shamelessly dismisses reports by Amnesty International,” one protester said.
The protesters accused the current police leadership of undermining justice and operating with “illegality and illegitimacy,” saying that the problem extended beyond individuals to the entire system of governance.
They argued that true progress would remain elusive unless Nigerians collectively stood up to demand accountability and justice from their leaders.
“There is no sitting on the fence anymore. We must all rise up and hold these leaders accountable. Revolution now!” one of them declared passionately.
When asked why they opposed the police’s decision to take the matter to court, a protest leader responded that the move was “a familiar act in a long-standing culture of selective justice.”
“From the beginning of this administration, show me one thing the police have done right. People who commit real crimes; from money spraying in public to police officers caught on video committing atrocities are walking free. Yet peaceful protesters are criminalized,” he stated.
The protesters further argued that widespread frustration, hunger, and inequality were already uniting ordinary Nigerians beyond ethnic or religious lines.
“Our leaders forget their differences when it comes to sharing benefits. Christians, Muslims, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba — they all unite in the National Assembly when money is involved. Why can’t we, the oppressed, unite to demand a better country?” one speaker noted.
Among the key demands made by the protesters were:
- The immediate and unconditional release of Omoyele Sowore with a public apology from the authorities.
- The resignation or removal of the Inspector-General of Police, whom they accused of promoting impunity.
- The suspension or dismissal of certain senior police officers accused of unprofessional conduct and disrespecting the Nigerian state.
The group warned that Nigerians’ patience was wearing thin, urging the government to act swiftly before public trust completely collapses.
“It’s not just about Sowore; Nigerians are tired. People are dying daily from banditry, terrorism, and economic hardship. We must stop rewarding impunity,” a protester concluded.
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