Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the ongoing detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as an “open sore” on Nigeria’s conscience and a “stain” on the nation’s commitment to the rule of law.
In a statement released Thursday, Atiku criticized the defiance of court orders granting bail to Kanu, calling it an abuse of power and an assault on justice.
“I, therefore, lend my voice in full support of the campaign led by Omoyele Sowore for his immediate release or due prosecution,” Atiku said.
The former vice president warned that Nigeria would fail as patriots if Kanu’s case is allowed to fester as “yet another wound this nation refuses to heal.”
Atiku’s comments add to growing calls within Nigeria’s political and civil society circles for the resolution of Kanu’s detention, which has sparked intense debate about justice, governance, and national unity.