Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has been released by the Nigerian police after being detained for two days.
Sowore, who confirmed his release on Friday evening, expressed gratitude to supporters who stood by him during the ordeal.
In a statement on social media, he said, “The Nigeria Police Force has capitulated to the demands of the revolutionary movt, I have been released from unjust, illegal & unwarranted detention. However, it is nothing to celebrate, but thank u for not giving up!#RevolutionNow.”
The activist, known for his unwavering criticism of government policies and advocacy for democratic reforms.
Sowore has previously faced multiple arrests linked to his #RevolutionNow movement, which calls for sweeping political and economic changes in Nigeria.
His latest detention generated outrage from rights groups and civic activists, who demanded his immediate release and decried what they described as an attack on free speech and civic freedoms.
Sowore, however, thanked human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former presidential candidate Peter Obi, Deji Adeyanju, and all other stakeholders who stood up and called for his release.
