Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has arrived at the Force Headquarters in Abuja to comply with a police summons.
Sowore, accompanied by his lawyer and supporters, arrived at the police headquarters at approximately 9:45 am on Monday.
This comes after the Nigeria Police Force summoned him for questioning regarding a viral video he posted, which alleged police extortion on the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Access Road in Lagos.
The invitation, dated January 23, 2025, was issued by CP Ibitoye Rufus Alajide on behalf of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID).
The letter stated, “This office is investigating a case involving resisting and obstructing public officers, disobedience to lawful orders, acts intended to cause grievous harm or prevent arrest, intimidation, reckless acts, refusal to assist a public servant, and cyberstalking, in which your name prominently featured.”
Sowore was directed to report to Room 212 of the FID Complex, located opposite the Force Headquarters in Abuja, by 10 a.m.
The letter also outlined that the invitation was within the police’s constitutional rights to investigate and reminded Sowore of his right to legal representation.
The controversial video shows Sowore confronting police officers at a checkpoint along the airport road, accusing them of extorting motorists and causing traffic congestion.
When Sowore’s vehicle approached the checkpoint, officers instructed him to pull over, leading to a tense exchange.
Sowore can be heard telling the officers, “You are not supposed to be causing traffic on the airport road. We are not parking. Go and bring your Oga. You people should calm down.” Despite his resistance, the officers initially blocked his car before one officer allowed him to proceed, though another officer muttered, “God punish you.”
Sowore responded in kind, saying, “God punish you too,” before driving off.
The video quickly went viral, sparking widespread outrage. In response, the police initiated an investigation into the incident.
Sources revealed that the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, had been pushing the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take action against Sowore for allegedly obstructing the officers during the confrontation.
This legal challenge adds to another ongoing case for Sowore, as he is due to appear in court on February 4, 2025, in a cybercrime case filed by Senator Ned Nwoko, who recently joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
