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“I was supposed to be in Lagos for a protest tomorrow,” Sowore said, explaining that he had intended to travel for the demonstration but was still checking available flights. He described his imprisonment as “illegal, unjust, unwarranted, and inhumane,” emphasizing that the ordeal would not weaken his resolve.
Addressing warnings issued by Lagos authorities ahead of the protest, Sowore insisted that no one could curtail his constitutional rights. “You can’t warn me about my rights. They are the ones who have to warn themselves about their responsibilities,” he stated, criticizing the police for acting outside judicial authority.
Sowore recounted the brutal circumstances of his arrest, highlighting the use of tear gas and physical aggression against him and others. “This type of brutality has no place in a well-ordered modern society,” he said, calling for accountability and condemning what he described as “executive rascality in high places.”
Clarifying the purpose of the protest, Sowore emphasized that it targeted executive overreach rather than the judiciary. He vowed to seek legal redress for his unlawful detention and reaffirmed his commitment to justice, human rights, and equality for all Nigerians.
His release marks a significant moment in his activism, signaling continued efforts to challenge executive overreach and advocate for civil liberties in Nigeria.
