Sowore Joins New York Protest Advocating for Palestine

On September 25, 2026, Omoyele Sowore, a popular Nigerian activist and 2027 presidential candidate, joined a pro-Palestinian protest in New York, United States, to call for an end to Israel's war in Gaza. Sowore announced his participation via a post on his official X handle, expressing his condemnation of what he termed human rights abuses and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

He stated, “I condemn the genocide being committed by the state of Israel in Gaza,” emphasizing that his involvement was to show solidarity with Palestinians and to advocate for justice and human rights. The protest coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations General Assembly, where thousands of demonstrators gathered to criticize Israel's actions and demand accountability.

Reports indicated that over 100 people were arrested during the protests. Sowore's participation reflects his ongoing commitment to international human rights issues as he prepares for the upcoming presidential election in Nigeria.