DSS Demands Removal of Sowore's Tweet Criticizing Tinubu, Cites National Security Threat
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria issues a 24-hour ultimatum to Twitter to remove a tweet by activist Omoyele Sowore criticizing President Bola Tinubu. The DSS claims the tweet poses a threat to national security by disparaging Tinubu and inciting unrest.
The tweet, posted in 2025, accuses Tinubu of corruption and dishonesty. The DSS warns of potential consequences if the tweet is not taken down promptly.
Sowore's post has sparked controversy and condemnation, with concerns raised about freedom of speech and government censorship.
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