Rights activist Omoyele Sowore alleges that he and members of his family have faced years of persecution by successive Nigerian governments, including the current administration. In a statement posted on his official page on July 13, 2026, Sowore says authorities expelled him from the University of Lagos twice, seized his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate, and repeatedly confiscated his international passport. He claims court orders and actions by security agencies have prevented him from travelling, leading to prolonged separation from his family.
Sowore also alleges that he has been imprisoned, prosecuted, assaulted, and harassed, and that members of his family and associates have been affected as well. He further claims that his brother was murdered and that security forces shot at him. The statement presents these allegations as part of attempts to weaken his resolve, but he says the actions have not deterred him. The claims are attributed to Sowore, with no response from the government or other authorities included in the reports.
