Protesters Demand Justice for Sowore After Ado-Ekiti Attack

On November 3, 2026, protesters gathered at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals responsible for the attack on Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, and his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The demonstration followed an incident on October 30 at Tawakalitu Restaurant, where Sowore and his associates were reportedly assaulted.

Protesters, including supporters of Sowore and members of the Take It Back Movement, demanded a thorough investigation that would not only target the attackers but also those suspected of coordinating the assault. The Ekiti State Police Command had initially downplayed the incident, describing it as an altercation.

However, Sowore rejected this narrative, claiming it was a coordinated attack by armed men. The police announced the arrest of 11 suspects linked to the incident, but Sowore insisted that these arrests were inadequate and called for the release of CCTV footage to clarify the events.

He also alleged that a stolen mobile phone was traced to the Ekiti State Governor’s Lodge.