Sowore Assaulted by Thugs in Ado-Ekiti, Vows to Persist
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate for the African Action Congress, recounted an assault by about 20 suspected thugs in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sowore described how the attackers, armed with sticks and bottles, threatened to kill him if he returned to the state.
He stated that the incident occurred while he was meeting supporters at a restaurant. Sowore claimed that the assault was recorded by CCTV cameras, but alleged that security agents had taken the footage to suppress evidence.
He sustained injuries to his face and other parts of his body, necessitating hospitalization for treatment. Despite the violent attack, Sowore expressed his determination to continue advocating for justice and democracy, asserting that he would not be silenced.
The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed that Sowore had sustained injuries during the altercation.
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