Igbo Leaders Condemns Sowore-Atiku Protests, Cites Sowore-Atiku’s Hidden Agenda

By Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo 

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in conjunction with the Southeast Governors and Igbo Ministers, has condemned the planned protests scheduled for October 20, 2025, citing a hidden agenda by Sowore and Atiku to destabilize the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a press conference held on Friday 17, October 2025,the Deputy President General Ohaneze Ndigbo Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and the National Spokesman,Chief Chinyereze Thompson Ohia accuses Sowore and Atiku of exploiting the Nnamdi Kanu issue for their personal gain.

The group questioned the timing of the protests, coming two months before the Christmas season,citing the risk of violence, looting, and destruction of critical infrastructure.

“The pursuit of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release through political solutions and the established judicial processes is paramount. We vehemently denounce any attempt by politicians, particularly those with a demonstrable history of acting against Igbo interests, to utilize the situation for their political gain.”

” The sudden and unsolicited display of “uneasy affection” for Igbo causes by individuals previously indifferent or even hostile to our community raises significant red flags. We, the Igbo people, are too astute and discerning to be ensnared by the Atiku-Sowore booby trap.”

“We are deeply concerned that the planned protests and riots will endanger the lives and property of Nigerians, a tragic scenario we witnessed during the EndSARS riots. The potential for widespread violence, looting, and the destruction of critical infrastructure is a grave concern that cannot be ignored.”

“Credible intelligence sources indicate that the architects of this scheme intend to unleash paid hoodlums and anarchists to attack public institutions and Igbo-populated markets, particularly in Abuja, with the intent to loot property and sow chaos.”

“Furthermore, the timing of this protest, merely two months before the Christmas season, further raises suspicions, thereby suggesting the existence of sinister”

“We implore all Nigerians, particularly those who cherish truth, justice, and democracy, to distance themselves from the planned protests, riots, and acts of civil disobedience scheduled for 20th October 2025.”

“Ndigbo must not be used as pawns in any political game orchestrated by Atiku Abubakar and his allies, the ultimate aim being to destabilize the Tinubu administration. We emphatically state that this planned disruption does not serve the interests of Ndigbo, nor does it contribute to the cause of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”

“The Atiku-Sowore scheme will undoubtedly undermine the ongoing judicial proceedings and the ongoing political discussions and negotiations, which Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has wisely entrusted to a team led by Hon. Obi Aguocha.”the group stated.

The group went further to call on the Federal Government to intervene and thwart the planned protests, while also commending President Tinubu for his efforts and expressing faith in the judicial process.

“We call upon all relevant security agencies and the Federal Government to employ all necessary, legitimate, democratic, and constitutional means to thwart the planned protests at their inception. We urge the Presidency to remain resolute and not be distracted by the proponents of this scheme, who are largely political jobbers seeking to exploit the situation for their selfish gains.”

Thy reiterated their commitment to peaceful resolution, the rule of law, and the advancement of Igbo interests within a united and prosperous Nigeria.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Southeast Governors, and Igbo Ministers stand ready to engage in constructive dialogue with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explore political solutions. We have faith in the judicial process and believe justice will ultimately prevail.”

“We call on Ndigbo to rally their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is poised and demonstrated a readiness to rewrite the chequered history of the Igbos 55 years after the Biafra war ended; the appointments of Senator Dave Umahi and the wife of our legendary icon, Bianca Ojukwu by Tinubu shows that the Igbos have two persons who have the ears of President Tinubu.”

“We urge Umahi and Bianca Ojukwu to keep doing the behind the scenes talks for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, We assure Igbos that President Tinubu will do the right things at the right time.” they submitted