Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has accused the Nigerian Immigration Service of harassing him at the airport. Sowore claimed that his name is on the agency’s watchlist, preventing him from leaving Nigeria.
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In a statement posted on his X page, accompanied by a video, Sowore stated that the Nigerian Immigration Service has repeatedly violated his rights. This incident follows his arrest in September at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, where his international passport was confiscated.
Sowore’s ordeal with the Nigerian authorities began with his plans for a nationwide protest on October 1. He has been vocal about his demands for change within the government.
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Key Points:
- Omoyele Sowore accused Nigerian Immigration of harassment
- Claims his name is on the agency’s watchlist
- Previously arrested in September at Murtala Muhammed International Airport
- International passport confiscated
- Sowore demands change within the government
