Sowore: March to Aso Rock Like Jericho—Let the Walls Fall for Nnamdi Kanu’s Freedom

Omoyele Sowore invoked the biblical story of Jericho to inspire peaceful protest for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release—urging Nigerians to march around Aso Rock like the Israelites did around Jericho, believing that oppressive walls will fall.

🕊️ Symbolism Behind the Jericho Reference:
• Sowore’s message is spiritual and strategic.
In a post leading up to the October 20 #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, Sowore compared the planned march to the Israelites’ peaceful procession around the walls of Jericho. He said:

• Why Jericho?
The biblical story (Joshua 6) tells of a city whose walls fell after seven days of silent marching and a final trumpet blast. Sowore uses this as a metaphor for nonviolent resistance, suggesting that persistent, unified action can break down even the strongest barriers—in this case, the federal government’s refusal to release Nnamdi Kanu.
• A call to conscience:
Sowore emphasized that this is not just a legal fight, but a moral one. He urged religious leaders, traditional rulers, and political figures to join the march—not just issue statements.