Shehu Sani Defends Sowore, Says Fleeing During Nnamdi Kanu Protest Is Not Cowardice

Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has described Omoyele Sowore’s decision to flee the protest venue amid alleged shooting by security operatives as a wise and strategic move.

Sowore, a prominent Nigerian human rights activist and organizer of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, was seen in a viral video running for safety when security forces reportedly fired shots and tear gas to disperse the demonstrators.

While some critics have mocked Sowore for taking cover during the incident, Shehu Sani took to Facebook to defend his action, emphasizing that it was not cowardice but a tactical decision.

“Running away during a protest is not an act of cowardice. It’s a strategy to dodge the bullet or the tear gas in order to fight another day,” Sani wrote.

He added, “Facing an armed policeman on the 20th day of the month after his last salary requires some form of caution. Comrade Sowore is bravely wise.”

Shehu Sani is among those actively calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).