Human Rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has criticized the police for making use of an official police X account to supposedly clarify the ongoing saga between the inspector general of police, Kayode Egbetokun and the convener of RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore.
Effiong said that it is a show of shame for the Nigerian police to have done such a thing.
Recall that Sowore, was summoned via a police invitation letter dated January 23, 2025.
He was later detained after rejecting the “illegal” bail conditions set by the police over his exposé on officers allegedly extorting motorists along Ikeja, Lagos State.
The letter accused him of various offences, including resisting and obstructing public officers, disobedience to lawful orders, and cyber stalking.
The police post reads partly,”Opinion: Sowore, Egbetokun: Differentiating Between the Law, Emotions, and Cheap Populism ….. by Olalekan Johnson.
“In recent times, Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters and a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has been embroiled in a series of unprovoked attacks against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun PhD.
“These attacks have culminated in Sowore’s recent arraignment in court, rightfully raising concerns about his conduct and the potential consequences for both the individual and the larger society.
“Sowore has long built his career on harassing, defaming, and undermining the Nigeria Police Force, particularly its leadership. This is not a mere coincidence or an isolated incident, but a pattern of behavior that dates back years.
“What many fail to realize is that Sowore’s attacks are not just random provocations. They are part of a calculated effort to destabilize the country. His relentless criticism of IGP Egbetokun, who has consistently demonstrated professionalism and adherence to the law, speaks to a larger agenda aimed at creating chaos and eroding the authority of the police force.
“It is commendable, then, that IGP Egbetokun, despite facing incessant attacks, has opted to pursue legal action against Sowore rather than resorting to violence or intimidation. This response is a testament to the maturity, professionalism, and respect for the rule of law that Egbetokun has consistently displayed in his tenure as the head of the Nigeria Police Force.”
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