The Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence (AYPC) has accused activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, of plotting to incite anarchy through his planned protest demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
The group alleged that the planned demonstration, slated for Monday, was not a genuine democratic exercise but a deliberate attempt to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and destabilise the country.
Briefing journalists in Abuja, FCT coordinator of the group, Ogah Okpanachi, said the organisation’s intelligence reveals that the protest is not about justice or democracy but a calculated plot to undermine the government and sow chaos across the nation.
According to him, Nigeria has moved beyond the era of destructive street protests that serve the selfish interests of political opportunists masquerading as activists.
The group warned Nigerians to learn from the bitter experience of the 2020 EndSARS protest, which, according to them, resulted in loss of lives, destruction of property, and economic setbacks.
Okpanachi said: “We wish to draw the attention of all patriotic Nigerians to the planned protest being organised by Omoyele Sowore and his associates under the guise of demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu. We categorically reject this call and urge every peace-loving Nigerian to shun and resist this misguided attempt to destabilise our beloved nation.
“As a nation governed by the rule of law, we have an independent judiciary that handles all matters, including that of Nnamdi Kanu. No individual or group has the authority to take the law into their hands or intimidate the courts through street demonstrations. Sowore and his cohorts are not fighting for democracy; they are exploiting national issues to advance their selfish agenda and create disorder.
“The Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence reaffirm our unflinching support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Under his visionary leadership, Nigeria is gradually regaining stability and confidence. The Renewed Hope Agenda is yielding tangible results — from infrastructure development and security reforms to the revitalisation of the economy and empowerment of youths across the federation.
The group stated that President Tinubu has demonstrated an unmatched commitment to Nigeria’s unity, peace, and prosperity, adding that the current administration is investing heavily in roads, railways, education, power, agriculture, and social welfare programs.
Okpanachi observed that these bold steps were aimed at rebuilding the foundation of a stronger and more inclusive nation, saying, “Nigerians of good conscience must rise in defence of this progress and reject all divisive plots designed to distract or discredit the government.
“We therefore call on all Nigerians, particularly the youths, to stand on the side of peace, unity, and progress. Let us focus on building rather than breaking, on cooperation rather than confrontation. Nigeria’s greatness will not come through violence or protests, but through collective effort, dialogue, and support for our democratic institutions”, he said.
