Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, on Wednesday reported to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, responding to a controversial invitation from the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Unit over a petition accusing him of forgery and criminal defamation.
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Sowore arrived at exactly 12:16 p.m., accompanied by his legal counsel, Barristers A.K. Musa and Marshal Abubakar, and a large crowd of supporters. The atmosphere outside the Louis Edet House was tense, with protesters chanting anti-government and anti-IGP Kayode Egbetokun slogans.
In a symbolic act, Sowore carried a visibly packed travel bag containing toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, clothes, books, and other essentials a clear signal that he was prepared for possible detention.
The police invitation, dated August 5, had initially referenced “inciting disturbance,” a charge not recognised under Nigerian law. Sowore rejected the summons at the time, describing it as “defective and riddled with legal errors.” However, the charge was later amended, prompting his appearance.
“I will honour the summons with a full house,” Sowore declared on Tuesday, urging “revolutionary comrades, citizens of conscience, and voices of resistance” to accompany him to the police headquarters.
Answering his call were members of the Take It Back Movement and #NUDE Nigeria. Princess Mikky, convener of #NUDE Nigeria, issued a two-hour ultimatum to the police, demanding Sowore’s immediate release or a mass arrest of all supporters present.
“If they refuse to release Sowore, then they must arrest us with him. This is 12:16 p.m., and after two hours, if they fail to release him, then they have to arrest all of us,” she warned.
Rex Elanu of the Take It Back Movement described the police action as a political vendetta.
“It is shameful that the Inspector General of Police has resorted to vendetta against Sowore, who has consistently spoken truth to power. We will continue to liberate Nigerians from the bondage of bad governance, including that of the Nigeria Police,” Elanu stated.
Protest leaders condemned the police summons as a witch-hunt and called on Nigerians to resist what they termed illegal and politically motivated persecution.
As of press time, the police had neither revealed the identity of the petitioner nor produced any legal documentation substantiating the claims, fueling speculation of political harassment.
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