AAC Condemns Sowore's Detention as Free Speech Attack

The African Action Congress (AAC) in Oyo State, led by chairman Kayode Babayomi, condemned the detention of its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at Kuje Prison. Babayomi characterized Sowore's detention as part of a broader crackdown on freedom of speech in Nigeria.

He stated that Sowore's remand, which began on a Monday pending trial for alleged cyberbullying, ignited protests from human rights groups who argue that the charges are politically motivated. Babayomi accused the government of weaponizing the judiciary against dissenting voices and warned that such trends could undermine Nigeria's democratic institutions.

He criticized the judiciary for appearing to align with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government, claiming it has become a wing of the APC. Babayomi called for the unconditional release of Sowore and denounced the judiciary's involvement in what he described as corrupt and baseless cases.