Omoyele Sowore Accuses Tinubu of Turning Nigeria into a “Foolish Theatre” After Alleged Attack

Human rights activist and former Nigerian presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of transforming the country into what he called a “foolish theatre.”

The comment came in a tense video clip — sourced from News Central — recorded shortly after an alleged attack on Sowore.

In the footage, Sowore is surrounded by security personnel and journalists, his voice cutting through the chaotic scene as he condemned what he described as ongoing political violence and suppression of dissent.

The activist’s remarks add to a growing list of criticisms aimed at the current government over governance, human rights, and security issues.

Sowore is no stranger to political confrontation. In 2019, he was arrested for calling the “RevolutionNow” protest, and in 2021, he was assaulted during a demonstration in Abuja.

His latest claim comes amid heightened tensions in Nigeria, where activists and opposition voices continue to face harassment, intimidation, and physical attacks.

The incident also mirrors the country’s persistent struggles with political instability and democratic freedoms. Rights groups have repeatedly warned that assaults on activists — whether through state or non-state actors — deepen fears over shrinking civic space.

Critics say the Sowore episode, coupled with violent clashes over land disputes in central Nigeria, underscores the Tinubu administration’s challenges in upholding human rights and safeguarding the democratic space promised in campaign rhetoric.

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