By: Balogun Tumininu
Omoyele Sowore, the Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and convener of the Revolution Now movement, has been detained by Nigerian Immigration officials upon his arrival in the country.
According to Sowore’s verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, his international passport was confiscated, and he was informed that he was being detained on orders from above.
Sowore, who arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos from the United States, alleged that his detention is part of a broader clampdown on dissent by the Nigerian government.
“This is not unexpected because I have always known that it is part of the broader clampdown by the fascist @officialAbat regime on dissent and their fear of the upcoming #FearlessINOctober revolt,” Sowore wrote.
The activist and politician urged Nigerians to resist tyranny and participate in the planned series of direct actions slated for October 1st and beyond, in case his detention becomes prolonged.
Sowore’s detention has sparked concerns among human rights advocates and opposition groups, who view the move as an attempt to silence dissenting voices ahead of the upcoming protests.
The Nigerian Immigration Service has yet to comment on the reasons behind Sowore’s detention.