Sowore Claims Abduction by Thugs in Ado-Ekiti

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), reported an alleged attack and abduction by armed thugs in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State. The incident occurred on a Friday when Sowore and his entourage were reportedly attacked inside a restaurant by suspected political thugs.

Sowore took to his official Facebook page to disclose the incident, stating, "Thugs just attacked us inside a restaurant in Ado Ekiti." In a follow-up post, he claimed that he had been kidnapped and that his current location was unknown, stating, "Armed thugs kidnap Sowore. His current location is unknown!" As of the time of reporting, the circumstances surrounding the attack and abduction remained unclear, and efforts to confirm the situation with the Ekiti State Police Command were unsuccessful.

There was no immediate official statement from the state government regarding the allegations. This incident occurs amid heightened political activities in preparation for the 2027 general elections.