Sowore’s Arrest: AAC Condemns Intimidation, Demands End to Harassment

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•Party Warns Against Further Intimidation, Demands Release of Protesters in Detention

The African Action Congress (AAC) has vehemently condemned the arrest and harassment of its National Leader, Omoyele Sowore, by the State Security Service (SSS) earlier today.

The party described the act as a “blatant intimidation” and a reminder of the Bola Tinubu regime’s growing intolerance for dissenting voices.

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According to a statement today by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Femi Adeyeye, Sowore was arrested by immigration officers on the orders of the SSS, who had plans to detain and ferry him to Abuja.

The party demanded that the regime channel its energy and resources towards addressing the crippling economic hardship inflicted upon Nigerians by its detrimental policies, rather than silencing opposition voices.

“We demand an immediate end to this harassment and a commitment to upholding democratic principles and fundamental human rights, we also demand again the unconditional release of all protesters in detention.” Adeyeye said.

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The AAC reiterated its unwavering dedication to advocating for the rights and welfare of the Nigerian people, even in the face of adversity.

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The party warned that it will not stand idly while its leaders are targeted for speaking truth to power and will vigorously resist any further arrests or intimidation attempts.

This incident is not the first time Sowore has been targeted by the authorities. In 2019, he was arrested and detained for several months for calling for a revolution against the government.

The AAC has consistently spoken out against the government’s human rights abuses and economic mismanagement, and this latest incident is seen as an attempt to silence the party’s voice.