Sowore Claims DSS Resumed Trial to Silence His Criticism

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has stated that the Department of State Services (DSS) resumed his trial because they believed he would stop criticizing President Bola Tinubu. The DSS had previously sought to adjourn the trial until after the 2027 general election but reversed this decision.

Sowore, in an interview with Arise News, asserted that there is no basis for the prosecution and called for the case to be dismissed. He claimed the DSS initially thought that by suspending the trial, he would express gratitude and cease his criticisms of Tinubu.

However, upon realizing that he would continue to speak out, they decided to proceed with the case. Sowore rejected the proposed suspension, arguing it was a tactic by the DSS to create a false impression of respect for human rights and his democratic participation.

He described the DSS's actions as a face-saving measure to avoid appearing weak.