DSS Summons Sowore Over Alleged Defamatory Comments

The Department of State Services (DSS) summoned Sahara Reporters' publisher, Omoyele Sowore, for allegedly defaming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sowore was accused of making false and derogatory statements about Tinubu on social media, prompting the DSS to demand a retraction and public apology.

The DSS emphasized the potential for Sowore's comments to incite public disturbance and harm the President's reputation. The summons reflects the ongoing tensions surrounding political discourse and freedom of speech in Nigeria, particularly concerning high-profile figures like Tinubu.

The incident underscores the challenges of balancing free expression with legal boundaries in the country.