Sowore Vows To Continue Activism From Detention As Court Orders Remand In Kuje Prison
By Oludare Joshua
Sowore Vows To Continue Activism From Detention As Court Orders Remand In Kuje Prison
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has declared that his detention will not deter his activism, insisting that he will continue mobilising Nigerians even while in custody.
Sowore made the declaration on Monday shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the continuation of proceedings in a case arising from comments in which he allegedly described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a criminal.
The remand order was issued by Justice Mohammed Umar following the revocation of Sowore’s bail.
The court’s decision came after Justice Umar dismissed an application filed by the AAC chieftain seeking the judge’s withdrawal from the matter. Sowore had challenged the court’s continued handling of the case, but the application was rejected.
Reacting to the ruling, Sowore maintained that imprisonment would not weaken his resolve or commitment to the cause he believes in.
“I’m going to prison to keep mobilising our people. The prosecution insisted that I should be sent to Kuje Prison until Wednesday.
“I came prepared. I even brought my prison bag. All these are happening for a reason. Somebody must make sacrifices that will benefit this country,” he stated.
Addressing the circumstances surrounding his absence from an earlier court session—a development that contributed to the revocation of his bail—Sowore explained that he was engaged in consultations with his legal team.
According to him, his lead counsel, Olumide-Fusika, SAN, had duly informed the court of his engagement before the remand order was issued.
Reaffirming his stance, Sowore expressed confidence that detention would not hinder what he described as a just cause.
“I am the least bothered by this development. Imprisonment has never defeated a just cause, and it never will,” he added.
The matter was subsequently adjourned until Wednesday for the continuation of proceedings.
