News reports that he made his comments during a recent interview with BBC Igbo, where he emphasised that the matter should be handled through fairness and proper legal procedures rather than pressure or force.

He said the situation requires patience and a gradual legal process, expressing optimism that it would eventually lead to Kanu’s release in due course.

According to him, “On the case of Nnamdi Kanu, I have said it earlier that the government needs to treat him the same way they treat others. But it’s not something that will be done by force; it is a step-by-step process. This time around, soon, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will be free.”

Kanu was first arrested in 2015 over allegations including terrorism, treason, and involvement in an unlawful organisation. He was granted bail in 2017 but later left Nigeria following a military operation in his hometown.

He was rearrested abroad in 2021 and brought back to Nigeria, a development that triggered legal disputes and widespread public debate.

His trial resumed with the Federal Government accusing him of inciting violence through broadcasts and activities linked to his organisation.

Although an appeal court discharged him in 2022 and questioned the circumstances of his return to Nigeria, subsequent legal actions led to the continuation of the case.

Over the years, the trial has attracted national attention, particularly in the South-East, where supporters staged protests and sit-at-home actions demanding his release.

In November 2025, a Federal High Court in Abuja convicted him on multiple terrorism-related charges, ruling that his actions and statements contributed to violence and unrest, and sentenced him to life imprisonment.

The comment follows the adjournment of El-Rufai’s bail application by the Kaduna State High Court, which moved the hearing to the first week of June 2026.

In a post shared on Tuesday, Sowore expressed concern over what he described as “lawfare” against the former governor, arguing that legal processes should not be used to intimidate individuals.

He urged the courts to uphold the rule of law by granting bail where appropriate and ensuring that all accused persons receive fair trials.

According to him, bail is a constitutional right and should not be turned into a form of punishment or control.

Sowore further argued that using bail conditions to restrict individuals amounts to injustice and should not be tolerated, regardless of who is involved in the case.

He stressed that fairness in the application of the law must be maintained at all times to preserve public trust in the justice system.