'They Thought Kuje Prison Would End Me, It Was Just The Beginning,' Sowore Says, Unveils 'Tinubu Must Go' Campaign Bag

Sowore made the remarks on Tuesday after appearing before the Federal High Court in Abuja in the ongoing case filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) over his description of President Bola Tinubu as "a criminal."

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has said his detention at the Kuje Correctional Centre, which he alleged was intended by the Bola Tinubu-led administration to break his resolve, instead strengthened his political movement and reinforced his determination to challenge the government.

Sowore made the remarks on Tuesday after appearing before the Federal High Court in Abuja in the ongoing case filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) over his description of President Bola Tinubu as "a criminal."

The streets came alive after today's Federal High Court hearing as supporters and ordinary Nigerians marched in solidarity. The movement continues to grow because the struggle is bigger than any one individual. Until justice prevails and oppression is defeated, we will keep… pic.twitter.com/BqkqEFQWwT

— Omoyele Sowore (@sowore) July 28, 2026