NANS dissociates self from Sowore’s #FreeNnamdiKanu protest

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has dissociated itself from the nationwide planned protest tagged #FreeNnamdiKanuProtest” scheduled for October 20.

The protest is organised by the rights activist, Omoyele Sowore.

The President of NANS, Comrade Olusola Oladoja, at a press conference in Ibadan on Thursday described as malicious and misleading that the body has concluded plans to participate in the protest.

“We wish to state categorically and unequivocally that NANS is not, and will not be part of any protest organized or influenced by Omoyele Sowore or any other politically motivated group or individual.

“The entire claim is false, mischievous and designed to drag the name of our noble Association into political controversies that do not align with our mandate as a student body.

“As the umbrella body representing all Nigerian students both home and abroad, NANS believes strongly in the rule of law, due process, and peaceful engagement.

“We understand that the matter concerning Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is a legal issue currently before a competent Court of law, and it would, therefore, be inappropriate, unlawful, and irresponsible for NANS to take a partisan position or mobilize any form of protest on a matter before the Judiciary.

“Whatever Mr. Sowore and his group are planning or doing is for their own political interest and has absolutely nothing to do with NANS.

“We advise him and his co-travelers to stop using the name of NANS to give credibility to their politically driven agenda.

“Our focus as a responsible students organisation remains on education, youth development, peace and national unity not partisan agitation”.

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