Pro-Kanu group holds mass protest in Abia Thursday
A large protest organized by supporters of Nnamdi Kanu is scheduled to take place in Aba, Abia State, calling for his release.
A coalition of supporters for Nnamdi Kanu, who is the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, is planning a significant demonstration in Aba, Abia State, on March 12, 2026. The protest is being organized by a group named the Coalition of Lovers of Freedom and is being promoted as a 'One Million March' to secure Kanu's release. The group is calling for supporters from the region to gather peacefully in Aba to express their demands.
The event has drawn widespread attention, and notable figures, including Obinna Ichita, a former member of the Abia State House of Assembly, have urged participants to maintain peace during the demonstration. Ichita stressed the importance of discipline and civility, highlighting the ongoing efforts of community leaders to seek a constructive resolution to the issues surrounding Kanu's conviction. This sentiment reflects the complex backdrop of regional tensions and the strong political emotions surrounding the Biafra movement.
The planned protest raises significant implications for regional stability, as such demonstrations have often been met with government resistance. The call for a peaceful march indicates a desire among Kanu's supporters to differentiate their actions from past violent confrontations. As the date approaches, the organizers' ability to maintain peaceful conduct could shape public perception of both the movement and the Nigerian government's response to protests related to Biafra and its leaders.