Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been abducted by armed men in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.
Key Highlights
- Omoyele Sowore reportedly abducted by armed men in Ado-Ekiti on Friday.
- Attackers allegedly invaded Tawakalitu Restaurants and Catering Services and vandalised the premises.
- His verified social media accounts raised the alarm over his whereabouts.
- Some eyewitnesses alleged the attackers were APC-linked thugs; the claim is unverified.
- Sowore was in Ekiti for campaign activities; his cyberbullying trial was adjourned to November 3.
The alleged incident occurred on Friday at Tawakalitu Restaurants and Catering Services, where eyewitnesses said the attackers invaded the premises and forcibly whisked Sowore away to an unknown destination.
Reports indicated that the assailants also vandalised the restaurant during the operation, damaging several tables and chairs.
A vehicle parked outside the premises was reportedly damaged, while another sustained a flat tyre.
The development was made public through posts on Sowore’s verified Facebook and X accounts, which raised the alarm over his whereabouts.
One of the posts stated: “Armed thugs kidnap Sowore. His current location is unknown!”
Some eyewitnesses reportedly alleged that the attackers were political thugs associated with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, the allegation has not been independently verified.
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Sowore In Ekiti For Campaign
Sowore, who is also a journalist and pro-democracy campaigner, was said to be in Ekiti State for activities related to his presidential campaign.
His presence in the state was also mentioned during proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, October 29, when his defence counsel informed the court that he was away in Ekiti for campaign-related engagements.
Following the development, the court adjourned his ongoing cyberbullying trial until November 3, 2026.
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