Three presidential candidates have publicly demanded the release of Nnamdi Kanu and Maisango, calling for an end to what they describe as political persecution, according to Sahara Reporters.
Omoyele Sowore, along with fellow candidates Hashim and Adebayo, made the appeal in a joint statement covered by the news outlet on Sunday. The candidates framed the continued detention of Kanu and Maisango as part of a broader pattern of targeting political figures in Nigeria.
Sahara Reporters reports that the trio specifically urged authorities to free both men, arguing their cases carry political weight rather than purely legal merit. The outlet did not provide additional details on the legal status of either individual or the specific charges they face.
The demand comes amid wider discussions among opposition figures ahead of the next election cycle. Separate reports from TheCable and Punch Newspapers indicate that opposition leaders are exploring a consensus candidacy, with a planned summit involving Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi rescheduled to August 31. Vanguard News also noted that an alliance between Atiku, Rotimi Amaechi, and others has drawn support from the African Democratic Congress.
These developments suggest a coordinated push by opposition voices to challenge the current administration, with the release of detained figures emerging as a shared talking point. Whether the candidates' appeal translates into concrete action from authorities remains to be seen.
