The group maintained that Sowore’s activism and persistent criticism of government policies should not be criminalised, insisting that dissent remains a critical component of democratic governance.
A civil rights organisation, De Advocates for Justice and Human Rights, has also condemned the remand of Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre, describing the development as a troubling assault on freedom of expression and democratic principles in Nigeria.
The group expressed what it called “embarrassing surprise” over Sowore’s remand, accusing the Department of State Services (DSS) of prioritising loyalty to political authorities over the protection of fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its President, Comrade Israel Joe, the organisation argued that security agencies should focus on addressing threats to Nigeria’s democracy rather than targeting individuals who openly criticise government actions and policies.
“We received with embarrassing surprise the remand of Omoyele Sowore to the Kuje Correctional Facility,” the statement read.
