Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters and convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, has responded strongly to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over remarks suggesting President Bola Tinubu should have taken action against Sowore for criticizing him.
Wike described Sowore as “lucky” to have a president who tolerates dissent, warning that under a different leader, such criticism could have severe consequences.
Sowore fired back, accusing Wike of gross misconduct and suggesting he should face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
Sowore’s statement on X read: “I heard that the FCT’s drunkard–murderer -landgrabber-thief Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, said Bola Ahmed Tinubu should have assassinated me for calling him #TinubuisAcriminal.”
He added: “ME: If Nigerians weren’t so docile, complacent, and cowardly, criminals, thieves, and murderers like Wike would never have any leadership roles in this country.
“SAD! Wike stole land in Abuja, Wike robbed the people of Rivers state, and Wike massacred Igbos at Obigbo.”
According to Sowore, “Wike should be in the Hague at the International Criminal Court.”
The back-and-forth between Sowore and Wike comes amid DSS action against Sowore over his social media posts, which the activist argues infringes on his right to free expression.
Sowore has filed a lawsuit challenging the DSS’s demands and seeking protection for his online posts.
