Activist Omoyele Sowore’s arrest has raised anger and trolls for the Nigerian Government. The former presidential candidate has been apprehended and held at Nigerian Police Force Headquarters.
Omoyele Sowore was arrested over a petition from Ned Nwoko.
Sowore is currently being detained at the Police Headquarters in Abuja.
Why Is Omoyele Sowore Arrested In Abuja?
Omoyele Sowore’s arrest will surely bring some rage to the general public of Nigeria. He is an influential leader and journalist.
He was arrested for defaming and false publication of Prince Prince Ned Nwoko.
Sowore is also an activist and initiator of the #RevolutionNow Movement.
Police purportedly arrested him on Thursday in Abuja.
Omoyele arrest was revealed in a statement signed by Femi Adeyeye, the National Publicity Secretary of the African Action Congress.
Sowore was detained immediately after stepping out of the Court.
Sowore is from Ese-Odo in Ondo State, Nigeria.
Sowore was born in the country’s Niger Delta region, where he was nurtured in a polygamous home with sixteen children.
Where Is Omoyele Sowore Now? Update
Omoyele Sowore is now held in Police Force Headquarters In Abuja.
Mr. Sowore voiced his disgust with what is currently happening in contrast to the war for the country’s independence.
Sowore went on to serve in high positions at a young age.
In 1989, Omoyele participated in student protests against the terms of a $120 million International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan for a Nigerian oil pipeline.
One of the IMF loan terms was to reduce the number of universities in Nigeria from 28 to 5.
In 1992, Sowore organized a demonstration of 5,100 students against the Nigerian Government.
During the rally, police opened fire, killing seven protestors. Sowore was apprehended and subjected to torture.
On June 12, 1993, Omoyele was also involved in the demand for a democratic government to take over military authority.
As a result, multiple arrests, detentions, and life-threatening treatment were administered by government personnel.
What Is Omoyele Sowore Net Worth?
According to naijatask.com.ng, Omoyele Sowore’s net worth is around $10 million.
However, it isn’t easy to speculate the exact wealth of activists and people relating to politics.
Sowore founded Sahara Reporters in New York City in 2006 to combat corrupt and unethical government actions.
Grants from the Ford and the Omidyar Foundation help fund Sahara Reporters.
Sahara does not accept advertisements or financial help from the Nigerian Government as part of its policy.
Omoyele declared his intention to run for president in the 2019 Nigerian general election on February 25, 2018.
Omoyele Sowore was unopposed as the party’s Presidential Candidate on October 6, 2018.