LAGOS, NIGERIA – Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian human rights activist and former presidential candidate, was briefly detained by immigration authorities upon his arrival at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos on Sunday.
Sowore, who has been a vocal critic of the Nigerian government, was held for a short period before being released, as confirmed by The New Daily Prime. He later confirmed the incident on social media, stating that his passport had been initially confiscated but was returned to him after a brief detention.
The arrest comes as Sowore has been organizing a series of protests what he describes as “bad governance” in Nigeria. He has called for another protest starting from October 1st, promising larger and more impactful demonstrations than the recent “End Bad Governance in Nigeria” protests held earlier this month.
Sowore’s detention has raised concerns about a potential government crackdown on dissent. He has previously been arrested and charged with treason for his activism, spending months in detention. The government has not yet commented on the reasons for his brief detention on Sunday morning.
Despite the challenges he faces, Sowore remains a prominent figure in Nigeria’s civil society. He has vowed to continue his activism and push for change in the country, even in the face of potential government repression. However, it remains unclear whether Sowore’s latest detention is directly related to his planned protests or his broader activism. As the October 1st protest date approaches, the situation remains fluid, and the world will be watching to see how events unfold.
