By CHARLES IWUOHA

Prince Emmanuel Kanu, brother of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has expressed appreciation to Nigerians for the recent #FreeeNnamdiKanuNow protest.

The protest, spearheaded by activist Omoyele Sowore, held in Abuja on October 20.

However, the protesters could not actualize their objective of marching to the Presidential Villa as police operatives stopped them from gaining to some strategic locations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Prince Kanu was arrested during the protest, alongside Kanu?s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and others. Sowore was subsequently arrested, joining the others at Kuje Prison where they were remanded after being charged before a magistrate court in Kuje for inciting disturbance, and breach of public peace in disobedience to a court order.

The court eventually granted them bail on October 24 but they were not released until October 27, when they perfected the bail conditions.

In a post on his Facebook page on Friday, Prince Emmanuel Kanu noted that the protest transcended ethnic barriers, with many Nigerians coming together to express solidarity and demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu.

The post reads: "I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to those who contributed to the success of the peaceful protest held on October 20, 2025.

?The event has transcended ethnic boundaries, as numerous citizens from various parts of Abuja and beyond gathered to express their solidarity and demand the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

?This demonstration of unity and collective strength is essential for challenging injustice and bringing an end to the unjust trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Those responsible for orchestrating this injustice will undoubtedly face consequences for their actions. Heaven remains on the side of justice.?

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