Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, was released minutes after his arrest at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Sunday morning.
Sowore had announced his arrest on social media, stating that his passport was seized by Nigerian Immigration officials, who claimed to have orders to detain him.
He linked his arrest to the “fascist @officialAbat regime’s” clampdown on dissent and fear of the upcoming #FearlessINOctober revolt.
However, in a subsequent post, Sowore revealed that he had been released by the Nigerian Immigration Service, and his passport had been returned to him.
He wrote, “I have just been released by the Nigerian Immigration after a brief detention, and my passport released back to me.”
The arrest and release of Sowore come after a leaked DSS memo ordering his arrest upon arrival in Nigeria was circulated on social media.
Sowore’s flight from Washington Dulles International Airport had arrived in Lagos at around 9:43 am on Sunday.
The End Bad Governance Protest in Nigeria
The End Bad Governance protest in Nigeria is a movement calling for an end to corruption, mismanagement, and poor leadership in the country.
The protesters are demanding accountability, transparency, and good governance from their leaders.
They are also seeking an end to the country’s economic and social woes, including high levels of unemployment, poverty, and insecurity.
The protest, led by activist Omoyele Sowore, has gained momentum in recent weeks, with demonstrations taking place in several cities across the country.
The protesters are using social media to mobilize support and raise awareness about their demands.
They are also engaging in peaceful demonstrations, marches, and sit-ins to press home their demands.
Despite facing intimidation and harassment from security forces, the protesters remain resolute in their demands for change.