Activist Omoyele Sowore the convener of the RevolutionNow movement has declared his intention to announce a new date for a nationwide demonstration promising it will be bigger and the mother of all protests .
The declaration comes in the immediate aftermath of a highly contentious protest in Abuja which saw clashes between demonstrators and security operatives The activist’s statement signals a significant escalation in the ongoing tension between civil society movements and the Nigerian government over the right to peaceful assembly and the rule of law .
The Standoff Bigger and the Mother of All Protests
The core of the matter is the direct quote attributed to Sowore We’re About To Announce Another Date & That One Will Be Bigger & The Mother Of All Protests –Sowore .
This defiant message was delivered just as the dust settled from the recent FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held on October 20 2025 in Abuja That demonstration organised to demand the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB Nnamdi Kanu was met with heavy police presence tear gas and allegations of live bullet use .
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Sowore’s rhetoric specifically the phrase mother of all protests is a clear signal that the activist views the government’s response to the last demonstration as an unjustified attack on civil liberties By promising a bigger protest he is effectively challenging the authorities to continue their attempt to stifle dissent suggesting that such actions will only galvanise a more significant public backlash .
Context of the Recent FreeNnamdiKanuNow Rally
The October 20th rally which saw supporters defy a court injunction barring protests near critical government infrastructure like the Aso Rock Presidential Villa was a significant show of public solidarity Reports indicated that the protest led to the paralysis of activities at the Federal High Court and severe security restrictions around the Federal Secretariat and Three Arms Zone .
During the demonstration Sowore himself accused security operatives of an unprovoked attack alleging that live rounds and tear gas were deployed to disperse the crowd leading to the arrest of several individuals including Nnamdi Kanu’s brother and lawyer Security agencies while defending their actions as an enforcement of a valid court order have been widely criticised by rights groups for the forceful dispersal of peaceful protesters .
The court order granted on an ex parte motion filed by the police restrained Sowore and other conveners from protesting in designated sensitive areas Sowore has consistently questioned the validity of this injunction and the selective use of judicial powers against his movements framing the entire episode as a systematic attempt by the state to silence opposition and dissent .
Mobilising Across Divides for a National Cause
Sowore’s protest calls have increasingly transcended regional and ethnic lines While the FreeNnamdiKanuNow demand centers on a matter of particular significance to the South-East the activist’s rallying cry for the rule of law and an end to selective justice has garnered national attention .
The recent demonstration saw political figures Igbo leaders and civil society groups throw their weight behind the cause suggesting a burgeoning alliance on issues of justice and constitutional rights The planned mother of all protests is likely to combine demands related to Nnamdi Kanu’s release—which many view as a test of the judiciary’s independence—with broader issues of accountability economic hardship and institutional reforms that have historically driven the RevolutionNow movement .
For Omoyele Sowore who has faced multiple arrests detentions and charges the preparation for a larger demonstration is not merely about a specific policy but about reinforcing the constitutional right of Nigerians to peacefully demand good governance The success of this next proposed protest will heavily depend on the ability of the organisers to manage security navigate the judicial restrictions that are almost certainly forthcoming and maintain momentum following the repression faced in Abuja .
The next protest date whenever announced will represent a crucial test for the incumbent administration’s commitment to fundamental human rights and democratic freedoms particularly the right to freedom of assembly The Nigerian political landscape is now braced for the activist’s next move which he promises will mark the biggest civil action to date .
Disclaimer
The news information presented here is based on available reports and reliable sources concerning the statements and actions of activist Omoyele Sowore regarding upcoming protests in Nigeria Readers should cross-check updates and official statements from news outlets and relevant government/security agencies .