The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a request by the Nigeria Police Force to stop the planned “Free Nnamdi KanuNow” protest, clearing the way for it to take place on Monday, October 20, 2025.
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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had sent police lawyers to seek an urgent court order against activist Omoyele Sowore, who is leading the demonstration set to hold near the Aso Rock Villa.Justice Umar of the Federal High Court declined to grant the police motion, ruling that the protest organiser must first be served with notice before any decision could be made.
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The judge then adjourned the matter until Tuesday for a full hearing between both parties.Following the ruling, Sowore expressed his readiness to continue with the protest, describing it as a lawful and peaceful campaign for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
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The protest, which will take place under the hashtag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, aims to draw attention to Kanu’s continued detention and demand his release. The police’s legal move had been viewed as an attempt to stop the demonstration before it could begin.With the court’s decision, the Monday protest is now set to proceed without any legal barrier.
Security agencies, however, are expected to be on alert around the Presidential Villa as the march takes place.The outcome of Tuesday’s adjourned hearing will determine whether future protests related to Kanu’s detention can go ahead or face fresh legal restrictions.
Sowore had earlier announced that the demonstration would be peaceful and focused on defending the rights of Nigerians to free expression and assembly while demanding justice for Nnamdi Kanu.
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