Sowore: Why we were in court - Shehu Sani, Odinkalu

A former Nigerian senator, Shehu Sani, and a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chidi Odinkalu, on Wednesday

, said they were at the Federal High Court in Abuja to show solidarity with the Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore.

Mr Sani said, “Sowore is a friend, brother and a comrade in the struggle. One that has proven over the years as a man who has dedicated and sacrificed a lot for democracy and freedom in Nigeria.” “I believe, this is the time, as much as he has always shown solidarity for me over two, three decades, I would always be with him.Mr Sani added that they are all in court to identify with Mr Sowore’s course and struggle, which he shares.

“I could have joined him but I am surprised that I wasn’t part of this because I was supposed to be part of this struggle,” he said. Asked to advise the government, Mr Odinkalu said he did not need to do so, as the government ought to know what to do.

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