Omoyele Sowore, a presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), was attacked and kidnaped on Friday. Human rights lawyer Maduabuchi Idam urged IGP Tunji Disu to apprehend and convict those responsible.
The kidnapping and assault on Sowore, according to Idam, was despicable and intolerable.
The attorney stated in an affidavit that Sowore is not deserving of such contempt.
“The kidnapping and assault on Omoyele Sowore are despicable and intolerable,” says Idam. No matter how uneasy some people may feel about his activities, ideas, or thoughts, he does not deserve anyone’s shame or abuse like this.
The Nigerian government is plotting my murder, according to Sowore. “The guy who led attack against me is on Ekiti govt payroll,” he said. “The man who orchestrated the assault on me is employed by the Ekiti government,” Sowore said.
“Don’t be so condescending and ask me that,” Sowore said. – Sowore’s confrontation with Channels “Don’t ask me such a condescending question,” Sowore says to the Channels TV host during their explosive confrontation.
“We need to become a more civilised society that can handle dissenting opinions with dignity, moderation, and legality. Dissent is essential to a democratic society, but peaceful protest is essential as well. “No person or group has the right to take the law into their own hands just to prove a point,” the statement read.
“The Inspector-General of Police must act swiftly to ensure that those responsible are identified, apprehended, investigated and, where sufficient evidence exists, prosecuted in accordance with the law.”
Idam remarked that everyone is subject to the law and emphasised the need to safeguard Sowore and others in his vicinity.
“No one should be above the law, and no one should be denied the protection of the law because of their opinions or convictions,” said he.