Rights Groups, Labour Organisation Condemn Attack On Sowore In Ekiti, Demand Investigation, Prosecution
Civil society and labor organizations have condemned an attack on Nigerian presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in Ado-Ekiti. The groups are calling for an immediate investigation, framing the violence as a threat to democratic freedoms ahead of the 2027 elections.
Why it matters
Political violence against opposition candidates undermines democratic stability and the integrity of upcoming electoral processes in Nigeria.
Sowore was reportedly attacked at a restaurant in Ado-Ekiti shortly after an interview at Midas FM 90.5. The incident involved members of his campaign team, some of whom were reportedly injured.
Three civil society and labour organisations have condemned the attack on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, demanding an investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
The organisations, Centre for Change, Community Outreach for Development and Welfare Advocacy (CODWA), and Socialist Labour, Oyo State Chapter, described the incident as an attack on democratic freedoms and the right of opposition politicians to campaign and organise without intimidation.
In a statement dated October 30, 2026, the Centre for Change, led by Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, condemned what it described as the “brutal abduction” of the AAC presidential candidate.
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