The detained #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has sent important message to his fellow Nigerians from the custody of the State Security Service (DSS), saying he will continue to stand up for the downtrodden.
The Herald gathered that Sowore also lamented that he had “not seen sunshine since he was detained except when taken to court.”
He said that only three people have been allowed to see him since August 3, which includes his lawyers and the person responsible for his feeding.
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Even though Mr Sowore said he cannot wait to reunite with his associates and loved ones, he said he had come to a fresh realisation that the SSS would continue to disregard court pronouncements and would not release him anytime soon.
According to him, “Last night, they gave us phones and cable TV,” Mr Sowore said. “This indicates that they have no intention of complying with court orders to release me anytime soon.’’
Mr Sowore said he will continue to fight for the downtrodden, and wanted the world to know that the Buhari administration has been stifling civil liberties in Nigeria.
He added: “The world should know that I remain unbroken and in high spirits. I will continue to fight for the Nigerian people, ensure that the people are not shortchanged and corruption is driven underground. I will continue to stand up for the downtrodden.”
Mr Sowore said all those who support him should not be discouraged because the masses will prevail in the battle against anti-democratic forces.
He said: “The ultimate mission is to intimidate all critical voices and shut down the nation’s civic space.But this will not happen and we shall overcome.”
Earlier, The Herald reported that all and sundry expressed their displeasure over the prolonged detention of Omoyele Sowore by the Department of State Services (DSS) as concerned Nigerians took the #FreeSowore protest to the Abuja House in London today, Thursday, November 14.