Abuja is bracing itself for heightened tension as the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow peaceful protest, organised by activist Omoyele Sowore, is set to take place at the Aso Villa tomorrow, October 20, 2025.
Starnews NG reports that the event has become a focal point of discussion, particularly following a recent ruling from the Federal High Court in Abuja, which refused to stop the protest from proceeding despite concerns from law enforcement agencies.
The Nigeria Police Force had attempted to use the court to halt the planned protest, but their request was denied. This decision has stirred a mix of anticipation and anxiety among both supporters and opponents of the protest.
CSP Benjamin Hudeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police, has claimed that the police did not seek a court injunction to halt the protest, reiterating the importance of citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly.
However, Sowore raised alarms on his verified social media account on Sunday, asserting that while Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun is reportedly attending an international conference, he has allegedly instructed the newly appointed Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller Dantawaye, to adopt a heavy-handed approach against the protestors.
Sowore’s statement has sparked concerns regarding the potential for police brutality. He has called upon CP Dantawaye and all officers within the Nigeria Police Force to honour their commitment to the Nigerian people, urging them to respect citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly.
He warned that any use of excessive force or unlawful arrests would not go unchallenged, promising that the Nigerian populace would hold accountable those who resort to brutality.
As the clock ticks down to the protest, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has yet to comment on the escalating situation, leaving many to speculate on the government’s position amidst the brewing tension.
Starnews NG reports that the outcome of tomorrow’s events remains uncertain, with citizens keenly observing the actions of both the protestors and law enforcement.
As tensions rise, calls for the release of Nnamdi Kanu have increased. Sowore has successfully garnered more support from the masses, with notable stakeholders, civil society leaders, politicians, students, market women, traders, and a large number of ordinary citizens joining the movement.
The unfolding events will undoubtedly be pivotal in shaping the nation’s political landscape in the days to come.
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