Lawyer Temokun Tells DSS To Drop Sowore Case, Focus On Nigeria’s Insecurity, Says Harsh Political Criticism Is Not A Crime

He argued that if the DSS refused to withdraw the case, the Attorney General of the Federation should intervene and discontinue the prosecution.

Lawyer and public advocate Tope Temokun has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to withdraw its criminal case against African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, arguing that his description of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “criminal” should be viewed within the context of political criticism and accountability.

Temokun, in a statement issued on Sunday, said the DSS should discontinue the case rather than merely suspend the proceedings until after the 2027 presidential election.

He argued that if the DSS refused to withdraw the case, the Attorney General of the Federation should intervene and discontinue the prosecution.

“The wise thing for the DSS to do is to withdraw this case entirely. If they do not, the Attorney General of the Federation should intervene and discontinue it,” Temokun said.