Deji Adeyanju Denounces Attack on AAC's Sowore in Ekiti

Deji Adeyanju, a human rights lawyer, condemned the attack on Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), in Ekiti State. Adeyanju was informed of the incident by one of Sowore's aides and expressed concern over reports that a police officer assigned to Sowore was disarmed during the attack.

He described the incident as an act of violence and political intimidation, stating that there is no place for such lawlessness in a democracy. Adeyanju urged security agencies to conduct an immediate investigation, ensure Sowore's safety, and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Sowore had earlier reported on Facebook that he was attacked and allegedly kidnapped by armed thugs inside a restaurant in Ado Ekiti, raising alarms about his safety as his whereabouts became unknown. Details regarding the identities of the assailants and the circumstances of the attack were not immediately available.