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“We Will Not Relent” – Sowore Vows to Protest Tinubu Government’s Policies on October 1st
Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has announced his participation in an October 1st protest against the hardships inflicted by the current administration.
In a tweet, Sowore highlighted issues such as unemployment, insecurity, hunger, and poverty, which he attributed to the Tinubu-led government.
Sowore expressed his firm belief in protests and revolts as legitimate tools for opposing anti-people policies.
He stated, “Protests or revolts are the only tools that a people have to voice their opposition to the anti-people policies of their government.
That right is enshrined in the gene everyone, and I have every intention to exercise that right on October 1st and beyond.”
Having spent five of the last six years in prison, detention, or confinement under treason charges from the previous administration, Sowore remains undeterred.
He said, “For those who wonder why I refuse to back down or cower in fear, given the threats to my freedom and my life – here is my reply: I committed myself to the cause of fighting for the emergence of a better Nigeria three decades ago. I remain committed to that ideal.”
Sowore reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for good governance and justice, stating that he will continue the struggle for the Nigerian people’s rights to a decent life.
He added, “As long as I have breath in my lungs, and as long as my fists can be raised – I will continue to fight for the right of the Nigerian people to a decent life.
I will continue to advocate for their rights to good governance and I will continue to demand justice for all.”
Sowore called on Nigerians to join the October 1st protest, emphasizing that the fight will continue until the government’s anti-people policies are addressed.
“We will not relent until our point-by-point demands are met,” he said, concluding with a rallying cry for justice and reform.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned police and judges against actions that could destabilize Rivers State, urging them not to bow to political pressures during the ongoing local government elections.
In a statement, Jonathan criticized the Nigeria Police’s role and called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to take action against judges issuing conflicting rulings related to the elections. He warned that unrest in Rivers State could spread, threatening the entire Niger Delta.
Jonathan emphasized the importance of fair elections, urging political actors to prioritize the public’s well-being over personal interests. He called on security agencies and state institutions to uphold the rule of law and protect democracy, warning that the situation in Rivers State could mirror past regional crises that harmed national stability.
An explosive, believed to be dynamite, detonated at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, early today, causing damage to windows, gates, and parts of the building.
APC faction leader, Tony Okocha, attributed the attack to political motives, accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara of orchestrating it amidst local government election tensions.
The police are yet to comment, while voting continues in Port Harcourt despite the Rivers State Police’s decision not to provide security, citing a court order.
Ogun State Police have arrested 29-year-old Ogunnaike Phillips, a suspected serial killer, rapist, and member of the Aye confraternity, for the brutal murder of 17-year-old Habeebah Akinsanya. The victim was raped and killed on her father’s farm in Abeokuta.
Phillips also confessed to murdering three other young women and burying their bodies in remote areas.
His accomplice, Danjuma, remains at large. Phillips, who demanded the death penalty, admitted to luring victims, extorting ransom, and eventually killing them. Authorities are intensifying efforts to apprehend the rest of the gang.
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