Deji Adeyanju Condemns Attack on Sowore in Ekiti

Deji Adeyanju, a human rights lawyer, condemned the violent attack on Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), which occurred in Ekiti State. Adeyanju received information about the attack from one of Sowore's aides and expressed concern that the police officer assigned to Sowore was disarmed during the incident.

He described the attack as political intimidation and urged security agencies to investigate and ensure Sowore's safety. The Sowore/Magashi Presidential Election Campaign reported that the attack happened around 1:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026, and that Sowore's whereabouts were unknown afterward.

The campaign, represented by spokesperson Abdulkareem Musa, demanded immediate action from the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, INEC, and other security agencies to clarify the situation and protect Sowore and his team. They emphasized that political activities should not lead to violence and warned that any harm to Sowore would be unacceptable.