Sowore Claims Ekiti Governor's Aide Led Attack Against Him

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), alleged during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today that the man who led the attack against him in Ado-Ekiti is a Senior Special Assistant to the Ekiti State Governor. Sowore described the alleged ringleader as a known political thug who has been rewarded with a government position.

He stated, “The guy that led my attack is on Ekiti govt payroll. He is not a hidden person.” Sowore claimed that the attack was state-sponsored to prevent him from mobilizing young people against the government.

He asserted that he possesses pictures and videos of the suspect directing the thugs during the incident. Sowore urged the Inspector-General of Police to arrest and prosecute the suspect promptly, emphasizing that the individual is currently employed by the government and is using taxpayer money while leading violent actions against citizens.

He criticized the police and the Department of State Services for their inaction due to the suspect's ties to the government.