VDM Endorses #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest: Calls Out Injustice, Igbo Elites' Silence

Current Momentum:
• Grassroots pressure is intensifying. From marketplaces to churches, youth forums to diaspora WhatsApp groups, the demand for Kanu’s release is no longer fringe—it’s mainstream.
• Former political elites are stepping in. Retired senators, ex-governors, and traditional leaders are now publicly aligning with the campaign, framing it as a matter of justice, identity, and regional dignity.
• Cultural symbolism is rising. Kanu is increasingly seen not just as a political figure, but as a symbol of resistance against marginalization in Igbo land.

The post shares a video of Nigerian activist VDM endorsing the October 20, 2025, #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest at Aso Rock, organized by Omoyele Sowore, to demand the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu after over four years of detention without conviction.
In the video, VDM contrasts Kanu's treatment for non-violent agitation with government amnesties granted to northern bandits responsible for kidnappings and rapes, calling it systemic injustice and urging a similar "peace deal" for Kanu.
VDM alleges that Igbo business elites actively suppress support for Kanu's release to safeguard their economic interests, fueling online debates about internal complicity and boosting the hashtag's trend with endorsements from groups like Afenifere.