Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 elections and founder of Sahara Reporters, has confirmed his intention to attend an interview with the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit in Abuja. The session is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, following an official summons.
Sowore made this announcement through a WhatsApp message sent out on Tuesday. He stated he would be present at the police headquarters in Abuja despite not receiving a copy of the petition being used to investigate him. Earlier the same day, his legal team had written to the police requesting details of the complaint and the identity of the petitioner involved.
The IGP Monitoring Unit responded to the letter by asking Sowore to appear in person for questioning. In their reply, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Akin Fakorede and addressed to Sowore’s legal representatives at Tope Temokun Chambers, the police explained that the content of the petition would only be shared when Sowore appears physically for the interview. This approach, they said, follows standard police investigation procedures.
In response, Sowore questioned the police’s refusal to provide transparency. He pointed out that although the meeting was scheduled for 11:00 AM on Wednesday, no petition had been shared in advance. He also expressed concern that the process might be politically motivated.
Despite his reservations, Sowore said he would comply with the invitation but not without public backing. He called on his supporters, including activists and citizens who believe in freedom and justice, to gather with him at the police headquarters in solidarity. His message encouraged people to show up early and described their presence as an act of resistance.
Sowore’s statement follows ongoing public debates about police accountability and citizens’ rights in Nigeria, drawing attention to concerns over due process and political freedom.
