Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has strongly criticised the remand of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre, describing it as a dangerous setback for Nigeria’s democracy.
Obi issued the statement on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, following a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja on Monday, where Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Sowore’s remand pending the hearing of his application for a stay of execution on an earlier order that revoked his bail. The court also rejected Sowore’s request for the judge to recuse himself over alleged bias.
In his reaction, Obi expressed deep concern over what he sees as a growing pattern of using state institutions to suppress dissent.“Sowore being sent to prison: A dangerous regression for democracy. I have received, with deep concern, the news of the court’s remand of citizen activist Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Prison,” Obi said.
He emphasised the need
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