Omoyele Sowore
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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 7 | 6.71 | 1.67% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 3,779,226 | $448,000 | 8,213$ |
| Totals | 7 | 206,139,589 | 3,779,226 | $448,000 | 8,213$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Omoyele Sowore ran for president under the African Action Congress in 2023 and faced censorship from the Nigerian government.
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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.
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Nigeria:
Omoyele Sowore shared a video of President Bola Tinubu during a Brazil trip and labelled him a 'criminal' over alleged corruption claims.
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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.
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Nigeria:
Sowore, founder of Sahara Reporters and candidate of the African Action Congress in 2023, is a vocal and radical voice of opposition.
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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.
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Nigeria:
Adeyanju voted for Omoyele Sowore in the 2023 elections.
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Nigeria:
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore vowed to protest at the NYSC passing out parade in support of Rita Uguamaye.
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Nigeria:
Omoyele Sowore has alleged that all opposition parties in Nigeria, except his African Action Congress, are under the influence and control of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
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Nigeria:
Omoyele Sowore criticized the idea of a shadow cabinet as an ineffective symbolic gesture.
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