Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, was briefly detained at Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Sunday morning.
Sowore, who had just arrived from the United States, revealed on social media that his passport was seized by immigration officials, citing orders from above to detain him.
However, in a swift turn of events, Sowore was released minutes after his arrest, bringing an end to the brief drama at the airport.
The incident has sparked concerns over the freedom of movement and potential political intimidation in Nigeria.
Sowore’s arrest and subsequent release have raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident and the authorities’ motivations.
According to him, “I had just arrived in Nigeria from the USA at MMIA in Lagos; upon reaching Nigerian Immigration, my passport was seized, and they told me they had orders to detain me.
“This is not unexpected because I have always known that it is part of the broader clampdown by the fascist @officialAbat regime on dissent and their fear of the upcoming #FearlessINOctober revolt.
“In case this becomes another prolonged and protracted detention, I urge our citizens to ensure they ALL stop tyranny by all means acceptable and necessary, by engaging in the planned series of direct actions slated for 1 October and beyond.”
He wrote: “I had just arrived in Nigeria from the USA at MMIA in Lagos; upon reaching Nigerian Immigration, my passport was seized, and they told me they had orders to detain me.
“This is not unexpected because I have always known that it is part of the broader clampdown by the fascist @officialAbat regime on dissent and their fear of the upcoming #FearlessINOctober revolt.
“In case this becomes another prolonged and protracted detention, I urge our citizens to ensure they ALL stop tyranny by all means acceptable and necessary, by engaging in the planned series of direct actions slated for 1 October and beyond.”
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