Omoyele Sowore

Omoyele Sowore

activist Nigeria

Omoyele Sowore is a Nigerian human rights activist and journalist known for his vocal opposition to government policies and his advocacy for democracy and social justice. He is the founder of the online news platform Sahara Reporters and has been an outspoken critic of various administrations in Nigeria. Recently, he sparked controversy by labeling Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun as an 'illegal IGP' in response to the ongoing debate over Egbetokun's tenure extension.

Born on Feb 16, 1971 (54 years old)

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Nigeria Nigeria: Omoyele Sowore is a human rights activist and former presidential candidate who was taken to Kuje Prison shortly after being granted bail. 5

The Punch: Police explain why Sowore was taken to prison after bail

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Omoyele Sowore is an activist and publisher leading the protests for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. 8

BBC: Nigeria police fire tear gas at Abuja protesters

Nigeria Nigeria: Omoyele Sowore is reportedly organizing a protest that NANS has distanced itself from. 3

The Punch: NANS denies involvement in planned Nnamdi Kanu protest

Nigeria Nigeria: Omoyele Sowore ran for president under the African Action Congress in 2023 and faced censorship from the Nigerian government. 7

The Punch: DSS Pressured X to Delete Sowore's Anti-Tinubu Post: Amnesty

Nigeria Nigeria: Omoyele Sowore, who ran for president under the African Action Congress in 2023, reportedly received a formal notification from X that the DSS had requested the deletion of a tweet critical of President Bola Tinubu. 7

The Punch: DSS Pressures X to Delete Sowore’s Anti-Tinubu Post

Nigeria Nigeria: Omoyele Sowore shared a video of President Bola Tinubu during a Brazil trip and labelled him a 'criminal' over alleged corruption claims. 5

The Punch: Shehu Sani Warns of "Delicate Balan

Nigeria Nigeria: Omoyele Sowore has vowed not to delete a tweet critical of President Bola Tinubu, despite a reported request from the Department of State Services. 9

The Punch: Sowore Defies DSS, Refuses to Delete Anti-Tinubu Tweet

Nigeria Nigeria: Sowore, founder of Sahara Reporters and candidate of the African Action Congress in 2023, is a vocal and radical voice of opposition. 6

The Punch: Analyzing Opposition Contenders' Strengths &

Nigeria Nigeria: Activist and former 2023 Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, went further, stating that Ruth's death could have been avoided. 7

The Punch: Sowore, Others Mourn, Demand Justice