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Anti-Tinubu Post: Sowore Granted Bail On Self-Recognition, Warned Against Mocking Tinubu

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Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Tuesday granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition. The judge cautioned Sowore against making any statements that could incite the public against President Bola Tinubu. Sowore was arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a five-count charge related to alleged cybercrime. The charges accuse the Sahara Reporters publisher of making derogatory remarks about President Tinubu on his social media platforms. The convener of the #RevolutionNow movement pleaded not guilty to all counts after they were read to him. Earlier in the proceedings, Sowore’s lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, filed a motion challenging the competence of the case and contending that the court lacked jurisdiction. The prosecution opposed the motion, noting that they had just been served with the processes and required time to respond. Justice Umar held that the jurisdictional objection was not ready for hearing since the prosecution had only received the processes that morning. He directed that the charges be read to the defendant and allowed the prosecution time to file a counter-affidavit. Ruling on the bail application, Justice Umar granted Sowore bail on self-recognition and adjourned the trial to January 19, 2026.

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Sowore Disputes Ned Nwoko’s Claim, Says Regina Daniels Was Minor When They Married

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Omoyele Sowore has challenged Senator Ned Nwoko’s claim that Regina Daniels was 21 at the time of their marriage, insisting she was underage. He shared a copy of what he says is Daniels’ international passport, which is based on her official birth certificate, as proof. Sowore wrote: “We have obtained a copy from Regina Daniels’s international passport, which was issued based on her birth certificate. She was underage at the time of her marriage to Chinedu @Senator Prince Ned Nwoko. It’s crucial to question INEC Nigeria about this discrepancy, as he is currently using an @INECNigeris voters card to assert her age. The process for obtaining a voters card may not involve the strict verification required for an international passport, which relies on a birth certificate and other legitimate identification. The All Progressives Congress Senator knew this, which is why he never traveled with @Regina Daniels to Europe or America.” Sowore also called for accountability, suggesting that Nwoko’s actions could amount to crimes against a minor and abuse of power. Nwoko, however, has denied the allegations, stating that Daniels was 19 at the time of their marriage, not 17. He described claims to the contrary as false and misleading. The dispute has sparked public debate over age, consent, and the legality of the marriage, intensified by the high profiles of both parties and the conflicting evidence presented.

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Sowore Demands Release of Regina Daniels’ Brother Following Arrest

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Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has condemned the arrest and detention of Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, the younger brother of actress Regina Daniels. Sammy West was reportedly arrested in Lagos on November 4 by security operatives allegedly linked to Senator Ned Nwoko. He was later transferred to Abuja and arraigned before a Dutse Magistrate Court on November 6 without legal representation. The court subsequently ordered his detention at Keffi Prison in Nasarawa State until November 28. Family members allege that Sammy was denied access to a lawyer and kept incommunicado, claiming the arrest is connected to an ongoing personal dispute between Nwoko and Daniels. Regina Daniels had previously expressed concern over her brother’s whereabouts, while her siblings, Lawrence and Sweezzy, accused Nwoko of using his political influence to orchestrate the detention. Sowore described the incident as an abuse of power and called for Sammy’s immediate release. In a Facebook post, he wrote: “I have been informed that Senator Ned Nwoko, in collusion with the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has unjustly imprisoned Samuel Ojeogwu, aka Sammy West, the younger brother of Nwoko’s now-estranged wife, Regina Daniels. “It is deeply troubling that this unholy alliance of impunity between Senator Nwoko, certain police officials, and some compliant magistrates continues unchecked. I call on the authorities to end this injustice immediately and release Sammy West by withdrawing the fabricated charges against him.”

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Court Stops Lagos Police Commissioner From Declaring Sowore Wanted

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A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has barred the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, from declaring former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore wanted. Sowore made the development known on his 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, November 5, while describing the Lagos police chief as “incompetent.” “I just left the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, where the court restrained the incompetent CP of @policeng Lagos Command, Moshood Jimoh, from declaring Omoyele Sowore WANTED,” he wrote. The ruling follows ongoing tensions between Sowore and the Nigerian Police Force, which he accused of “unlawful intimidation and political persecution.” Earlier, Sowore had filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police. In the suit, marked FHC/L/CS/1923/2025, he argued that the attempt to declare him wanted over a protest in Lagos was illegal, defamatory, and a deliberate move to stifle his activism. He urged the court to protect his rights and restrain the police from any further acts of harassment, arrest, or public labeling that could threaten his safety and reputation. Sowore also demanded damages for what he called the violation of his constitutional rights to free expression and peaceful assembly. Following the court’s decision, Sowore described the judgment as a victory for democracy and a reminder that “no one is above the law.” As of press time, the Lagos State Police Command had yet to issue a statement on the ruling.

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Sowore Reacts to Being Declared Wanted by Lagos Police

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Omoyele Sowore has responded to being declared wanted by the Lagos State Police, alleging that the move follows a failed attempt to ambush him. On social media, Sowore recounted a similar incident from 1994, writing: “In 1994, then-Lagos Police Commissioner James Danbaba, in connivance with the Vice-Chancellor and authorities at the University of Lagos, orchestrated an attempt on my life using campus gangs. When this attempt failed, he declared me wanted after violently arresting all the student union leaders and falsely charging them for armed robbery. They also expelled us from UNILAG. Danbaba was later arrested alongside Major Al Mustapha for his role in aiding General Sani Abacha in several deadly attacks on opposition figures including Kudirat Abiola and Alex Ibru. He died a miserable death years later!” Sowore said Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, appears to be “following a similar dangerous path.” He claimed that officers were sent to ambush him earlier today and, when the attempt failed, the police issued the wanted notice. The Lagos State Police said Sowore is wanted in connection with plans to disrupt public peace and obstruct traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge amid protests over demolitions at Oworonshoki. Police Commissioner Moshood Jimoh stated that Sowore and others are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the unrest. Describing the declaration as politically motivated, Sowore noted that repeated attempts to reach the police commissioner went unanswered. He stressed that he intends to meet with the commissioner to resolve the matter. The development has once again highlighted the tense relationship between Sowore, a pro-democracy activist, and Nigerian authorities, drawing widespread attention across the country.

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Oworoshoki Protest: Lagos CP Declares Sowore Wanted

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The Lagos State Police Command has declared activist Omoyele Sowore wanted for allegedly planning to incite public disorder and obstruct major roads across the state. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, made the announcement to journalists on Monday at the Iyana-Oworo section of the Third Mainland Bridge. He stated that the police were closing in on Sowore and others accused of orchestrating activities aimed at disrupting public peace. “Sowore should surrender at the nearest police station or face arrest wherever he is found. Anyone attempting to cause disturbance or block our roads will face the full weight of the law,” Jimoh warned. The police chief further revealed that intelligence reports suggested Sowore and his associates planned to stage demonstrations at key locations, including the Third Mainland Bridge, Lekki Tollgate, and Freedom Park.

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Sowore Threatens To Proceed With Oworonshoki Demolition Protest Despite Police Alert

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Omoyele Sowore, the Nigerian activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, has pledged to go ahead with a protest in Lagos over the recent demolitions in Oworonshoki, rejecting a warning from the Lagos State Police Command. On his Facebook page, Sowore wrote: “I heard the CP of the Nigeria Police Force Lagos had the effrontery to warn that TIB & I are not to protest over Oworonsoki Demolitions; these unprofessional, wornout officers have no place in our society. The mass action must go on!” He described the warning as unprofessional and insisted the demonstration would continue. The demolitions in Oworonshoki have drawn public backlash, with residents claiming their homes were destroyed without proper compensation. Eyewitnesses said police deployed around 50 officers and used tear gas to disperse residents during the late-night operation. The Lagos police commissioner had cautioned Sowore and his supporters to stay away from the state, threatening legal action if public order was disrupted. He defended the demolitions, saying the affected structures were illegal and sometimes used by criminals. Sowore’s determination to proceed highlights his ongoing fight against government overreach and his advocacy for citizens’ rights, attracting attention both within Nigeria and internationally.

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Sowore, Ejimakor, Kanu’s Brother Released From Kuje Prison After Meeting Bail Conditions

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Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore, along with Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, has regained freedom from Kuje Prison after fulfilling their bail conditions. They were released alongside Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel, and other protesters who were arrested during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration in Abuja. Sowore, who led the protest, was picked up by police at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he had gone to show support during Kanu’s trial. The group was later arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Kuje, which granted them bail last Friday. In a video shared by SaharaReporters on Monday, Sowore, Ejimakor, Prince Emmanuel, and the others were seen exiting Kuje Prison carrying their belongings and singing songs of freedom and solidarity.

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