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Tension Mounts in Abia Markets as Nnamdi Kanu Loyalist, Saheed Jamiu, Mobilises Traders for Planned “One Million March” in Aba on Thursday, March 12, 2026
By @TheKELVINATOR, The Eyes Opener News | March 11, 2026
Tension and heightened anticipation are gradually building across major markets and commercial centres in Abia State following renewed mobilisation efforts by a loyal supporter of detained separatist leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu ahead of a planned “One Million March” scheduled to hold tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Aba.
The mobilisation drive is reportedly being championed by Saheed Jamiu, a loyalist of the IPOB leader who describes himself as “I’m Sham Soduim the Apex Predator and The Baddest Guy on the planet.”
His activities in recent days have drawn increasing attention within market communities and among residents as efforts intensify to rally traders and business operators to participate in the proposed demonstration.
The planned march is aimed at demanding the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, whose continued detention has remained a major point of agitation among his followers across the South-East.
Sources within the trading community disclosed that the said mobiliser and members of his team were recently seen distributing flyers across sections of the market as part of the ongoing campaign to attract participants for the rally. The flyer reportedly carries the inscription: “1 MILLION MARCH FOR MAZI NNAMDI KANU’S FREEDOM IN ABA ON THE 12TH OF MARCH 2026 BY COALITION OF LOVERS OF FREEDOM FREE OUR LEADER.”
Information circulating within trading hubs suggests that the organiser has intensified grassroots engagement with traders, urging them to participate massively in the rally. The mobilisation is said to be spreading through word-of-mouth campaigns, informal meetings within market associations and discussions among traders who form a significant part of the state’s commercial network.
The planned march has quickly become a major subject of discussion across markets in cities such as Aba and Umuahia, where traders are deliberating on the implications of the demonstration and the broader political message it seeks to convey.
Observers note that the mobilisation highlights the persistent influence of the agitation surrounding the detained IPOB leader across parts of the South-East region. The planned demonstration is being framed by organisers as a large-scale public show of solidarity aimed at drawing national attention to the continued calls for his release.
At the same time, the development is generating discussions within political and security circles, particularly regarding the potential turnout and the possible impact of the march on economic and social activities in the state. Markets in Abia play a critical role in the region’s commerce, and any large-scale gathering involving traders is likely to attract widespread attention.
With the date set for tomorrow in Aba, many residents and stakeholders across Abia are closely monitoring the unfolding situation as mobilisation efforts continue to gain visibility within the state’s vibrant trading communities.
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