Omoyele Sowore Alleges State Complicity Following Violent Attack in Ekiti

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), has publicly accused the Ekiti State government of being complicit in a violent attack directed at him and his campaign team. The incident, which reportedly involved armed individuals, has sparked a heated exchange regarding the security of political figures as Nigeria approaches the 2027 election cycle.

The Allegations of Prior Knowledge

In a statement released via his verified X account on Sunday, Sowore claimed that the state administration was aware of the impending violence before it occurred. Central to his argument is a communication he allegedly received from the Ekiti State Governor’s Chief Security Officer (CSO) at approximately 7:30 a.m. on the day of the incident.

According to Sowore, the CSO issued a warning stating that his safety could not be guaranteed if he continued with his scheduled political activities in the state. Sowore argues that this warning was not a standard security precaution but rather a clear indicator that the government possessed advance intelligence regarding the attack.

Details of the Incident

Sowore reported that in the hours following the warning, he and his team were confronted by armed thugs in broad daylight. He stated that the encounter resulted in injuries to members of his team and the theft of personal and campaign property. The candidate described the event as a violent assault rather than a spontaneous act of political unrest.

The Ekiti State Government’s shameless denial cannot conceal its complicity in the brutal attack on me and my team. That warning was no coincidence. It was the clearest pointer to who knew the attack was coming, who authorized it, and who protected those responsible.

Demands for Accountability

Following the incident, Sowore has challenged the Ekiti State government to provide transparency regarding the security protocols and communications that preceded the violence. He has posed several questions to the administration, specifically asking why the CSO issued a warning hours before the attack and who authorized that specific communication.

Sowore’s narrative suggests that the state government’s subsequent denials of involvement are insufficient to address the questions surrounding the timing of the warning he received. As of the time of reporting, the Ekiti State government has not issued a detailed public response to these specific allegations, and the source material does not provide a statement from the state authorities regarding the incident.

Broader Context of Political Tension

This incident occurs against a backdrop of increasing political tension in Nigeria as various stakeholders prepare for the 2027 general elections. Security concerns for opposition candidates and campaign teams often become a focal point during these periods. While Sowore has made these serious allegations, the claims remain one-sided, and no independent investigation or official government rebuttal has been provided to verify the sequence of events or the nature of the communication from the Governor’s office.

The situation highlights the ongoing challenges regarding political safety and the potential for friction between state authorities and opposition figures during campaign tours.

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