According to report by Daily Post on Monday, July 13, 2026, Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that he and members of his family have suffered years of persecution under successive Nigerian governments, including the current administration.
In a statement published on his official page on Monday, July 13, 2026, Sowore claimed that the actions taken against him were a consequence of his activism and political engagements. He said the alleged persecution had continued across different administrations and had affected both his personal life and the lives of those close to him.
According to Sowore, his challenges began during his days at the University of Lagos, where he said he was expelled. He also alleged that his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate was withheld and that his international passport had been confiscated on several occasions.
The activist further claimed that authorities repeatedly relied on court orders and security agencies to prevent him from travelling outside Nigeria. He said those restrictions denied him opportunities to spend time with his family, resulting in long periods of separation from his loved ones.
Sowore also alleged that he had been arrested, detained, prosecuted, assaulted, and subjected to harassment on several occasions because of his advocacy. He added that the alleged persecution extended beyond him, affecting members of his family and some of his associates, who he said also faced intimidation due to their relationship with him.
Despite the experiences he described, Sowore maintained that the alleged actions had not discouraged him from pursuing the causes he believes in. Instead, he said the challenges had strengthened his commitment to continue advocating for justice, accountability, and good governance.
He argued that years of intimidation and pressure had failed to silence him or force him to abandon his principles. Reaffirming his determination, Sowore insisted that those responsible for the alleged persecution would eventually face accountability.
Expressing confidence in his convictions, Sowore said, “But they have failed. Persecution cannot defeat conviction, and these acts will not delay their day of judgment.” He maintained that no amount of pressure or intimidation would stop him from continuing his activism……See More
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