Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has declared that he will continue mobilising Nigerians despite being remanded in prison.
Sowore made the statement after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre until Wednesday.
Justice Mohammed Umar gave the order following the revocation of Sowore’s bail last week.
The court’s decision came after Justice Umar dismissed an application filed by Sowore requesting the judge to withdraw from the case. The case involves allegations by the Department of State Services (DSS) that Sowore referred to President Bola Tinubu as a criminal during public remarks.
Following the ruling, Sowore insisted that his detention would not stop his activism.
Speaking in court, he said, “I’m going to prison to keep mobilizing our people. The court was told by the prosecution that they must insist on sending me to Kuje Prison until Wednesday. I came prepared. I even brought my prison bag. All these are happening for a good reason. Somebody must make sacrifices that will benefit this country.”
In a statement later shared on social media, Sowore explained that the court revoked his bail because of his recent absence from proceedings.
He said the absence was due to consultations with his legal team and noted that his new lead counsel, Olumide-Fusika, SAN, informed the court of the reason.
According to him, Justice Umar still ordered his remand over that single absence.
Despite the development, Sowore said he remains committed to his political and activist movement.
“I need hardly say that I am the least bothered by this development. Imprisonment has never defeated a just cause, and it never will,” he said.
He added, “I urge the Nigerian people and all our comrades to remain resolute, steadfast, and unyielding in the quest for a genuine revolution that will liberate our country from oppression, injustice, and misrule. The struggle continues. Victory is certain.”
