Sowore Accuses DSS of Silencing Dissent - Freedom of Speech Under Threat

Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate and publisher of Sahara Reporters, criticized the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly attempting to silence dissent by requesting X (formerly Twitter) to deactivate his verified account. Sowore condemned the move as an assault on freedom of speech and a continuation of efforts to suppress criticism of the government.

He highlighted previous instances of harassment and persecution by security agencies, emphasizing the deteriorating state of democracy in Nigeria. Sowore's response sheds light on the challenges faced by activists and journalists in the country.