Civi Society groups demand Sowore’s immediate release from detention

Civi Society groups demand Sowore’s immediate release from detention

Following the arrest of activist, Omoyele Sowore by the Nigeria Police Force, the Coalition of United Political Parties and the Arewa Youth Ambassadors

Group demands immediate release of Sowore - Worldstage

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of a politician, Omoyele Sowore, by the Nigerian Police. CUPP National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, said in a statement  in Abuja that Sowore’s arrest was unconstitutional and must not be allowed to stand. Ameh noted that Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), was entitled to freedom of expression under Sec…

NANS Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum Over Sowore’s Arrest, Threatens Nationwide Protest

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Nigeria Police Force demanding the immediate release of activist and 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. The student body also called for a public apology from the Inspector General of Police, warning of nationwide protests if their demands are not met.   In a strongly worded statement released on Friday, NANS President Comrade Atiku Isah condemne…

Sowore’s arrest, abuse of power, Peter Obi declares

‎The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has expressed displeasure over the arrest of Omoyele Sowore by the Nigerian Police Force. Obi, in a post on Friday, urged the police to immediately release Sowore or charge him in court, citing concerns over the potential erosion of public confidence in […]

CUPP demands immediate release of Sowore

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of a politician, Omoyele Sowore, by the Nigerian Police. CUPP National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja that Sowore’s arrest was unconstitutional and must not be allowed to stand. Ameh noted that Sowore, the 2023 […] The post CUPP demands immediate release of Sowore appeared first on Freedom Online.

“He is not a criminal, flight risk”: Peter Obi, NLC fume as police allegedly break Sowore’s arm

Peter Obi and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have condemned the detention of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, demanding his immediate release.