(In Nigeria) Publisher and Activist Omoyele Sowore Faces DSS Charges After Calling President Tinubu a ‘Criminal’ Online

 

The hashtag #TinubuIsACriminal is gaining traction in Nigeria, fueled by publisher and activist Omoyele Sowore after the State Security Service (DSS) filed a five-count charge against him. The charges stem from Sowore allegedly calling President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a "criminal" in a social media post.

Sowore, dismissing the accusations as "invented," has vowed to appear in court when the case proceeds to trial.In a show of solidarity, numerous netizens have pledged to amplify the #TinubuIsACriminal hashtag for as long as needed, sparking widespread online support and debate. The controversy has intensified public focus on Sowore’s activism and his ongoing legal battle with the authorities.

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