Aloy Ejimakor, Sowore Question Why FG Moves Nnamdi Kanu To Sokoto Prison

Prominent public figures Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, and Omoyele Sowore, activist and politician, issued strong statements on X alleging that Nigerian authorities transferred the detained IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS facility in Abuja to a correctional center in Sokoto State.
Their comments raised concerns about proximity to legal representation, security risks, and political motivationsbehind the purported transfer. This report summarizes and contextualizes their claims, highlighting the major issues they identified.

Aloy Ejimakor’s Statement
Aloy Ejimakor announced what he described as a breaking development:

He stated that Nnamdi Kanu had been moved from DSS custody in Abuja to the Sokoto Correctional Facility.

Ejimakor emphasized the geographical distance of Sokoto from Abuja and the South East, noting that the move places Kanu far from his lawyers, family, supporters, and loved ones.

His statement implied that the relocation would hinder legal access and isolate Kanu from needed support networks.

Ejimakor’s tone suggested alarm and urgency, pointing to possible concerns over due process and the conditions of Kanu’s continued detention.

Omoyele Sowore’s Statement
Omoyele Sowore issued a longer, more politically charged commentary, alleging a deliberate and secretive strategy by the Nigerian government. His key points include:

3.1 Allegations of Secrecy and Intent
Sowore claimed that the Tinubu administration secretly moved Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto prison.

He argued that the government intends to place Kanu in a “notorious” northern prison where his safety is uncertain.

3.2 Reason for Avoiding Kuje Correctional Centre
Sowore referenced discussions in government circles suggesting that Kanu would “become a king” if placed in Kuje Prison, due to the presence and influence of his supporters.

According to him, authorities sought to avoid turning Kuje into a “place of pilgrimage” for supporters of Kanu.

3.3 Claims of Isolation and Psychological Strategy
Sowore alleged the transfer is part of a strategy to keep Kanu isolated, vulnerable, and distant from his support base.

He argued that government loyalists are pushing an illusion of “renewed hope” for Kanu — a tactic he describes as psychological manipulation designed to keep the public calm while a “darker agenda” unfolds.

He claimed that the administration intends to keep Kanu detained indefinitely, with no plans for release “even for political or electoral reasons”.

3.4 Accusations Against Politicians from the South East
Sowore stated that the greatest political enemies of Nnamdi Kanu are politicians from his own region, alleging they fear his influence and therefore aim to silence him.

He connected this to alleged efforts to obstruct the #FreeNnamdiKanuNOW protest movement.

3.5 Warning to the Public
Sowore ended with a warning, urging Nigerians not to dismiss these developments and signing off with his signature activist hashtag, #RevolutionNow.

Themes and Issues Raised in Both Statements
Though their tones differ, Ejimakor and Sowore raise several overlapping concerns:

4.1 Access to Legal Representation
Both suggest that relocation to Sokoto would impede Kanu’s access to his legal team, complicating his ongoing legal battles.

4.2 Isolation and Security
They express worry about Kanu’s physical safety and psychological vulnerability, given the remoteness of the facility.

**4.3 Political Motivation
Sowore, in particular, frames the alleged move as politically strategic, aimed at minimizing Kanu’s influence and preventing mobilization around him.

**4.4 Perception Management
Both imply that authorities are managing public perception to reduce backlash, whether through secrecy (Sowore’s claim) or simply through unexpected relocation (Ejimakor’s focus).