IgbereTV reports that the Senator and Congressman representing New Jersey, where Sowore resides in the U.S.A., wrote a letter to Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America, on the detention of Sowore by the DSS.

See letter below

Congress of the United States
Washington, DC 20515

November 25, 2019

Ambassador Sylvianus Adiewere Nsofor
Head of Mission
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
3519 International Court, N.W.
Washington DC. 20008

Dear Ambassador Nsofor,

We write to express strong concern about closing media and Civic space in Nigeria. There have been a number of troubling reports about Nigeria security services assaulting and detaining journalists using excessive force on non-violent protesters and taking other actions that inhibit freedom of expression, and otherwise prevent Nigerians from fully exercising their constitutional rights.

Journalists and activists such as Omoyele Sowore, Jones Abiri, Kofi Bartels, Samuel Ogundipe, and others investigating and speaking-out politically sensitive problems like corruption or insecurity have been harassed and detained, with reports that some have been tortured. In at least one instance, the Department of Security Services has ignored a court order to release a detained activist. Restrictions and deadly crackdowns on non-violent protesters since 2015 have similarly reflected a lack of apparent commitment to civic freedoms which is beginning to negatively impact the image of Nigeria's government, both home and abroad. Security forces used live ammunitions on Shiite protestors in Zaria, Kaduna State in 2015; on protestors in Onitsha, Anambra State in 2016, again on a Shiite procession in Abuja in 2018, raided the office of Daily Trust, and arrested the editor in January, 2019, and shot and killed Precious Owolabi, a journalist covering a July 2019 protest in Abuja. The crackdowns have collectively killed hundreds of Nigerian citizens and serve serve as troubling demonstration of the excessive force used by the military. The alleged perpetrators of these abuse have yet to be brought to justice.

Mr. Ambassador, Nigeria has a critical role to play in preserving peace and and stability in West Africa, and as the most popular democracy in the continent, it could serve as a shining example of how countries can best observe the rights enshrined in the African Charter on Human and People's Rights. However, failure to failure to respect the rights in the Charter and those in Nigeria's own constitution undermine your nation's ability to lead in this area. We urge you to ensure that the rights and liberties contained in the constitution are observed for all citizens, and to take strong action against further closing space for journalists, political opposition, and those in civil society. The rights of all citizens must be respected without the threat of government reprisal. We look forward to seeing progress on this critically important issue. Thank you for your attention on this urgent matter.

Sincerely,


Signed

Robert Menendez
United States Senator

Josh Gottheimer
Member of Congress


http://igberetvnews.com/1167339/u-s-congress-writes-nigeria-detention-sowore-photo/

Nigeria is not a zoo but a big jungle with bihari as the head of the animals in the jungle, most times I wonder what Nigerian officials feels like, whether they are not aware that we live in 21century?

Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.

Now you expect people to take this country serious. If you are living in Nigeria you’re in serious trouble maybe you don’t know. You will know when you find yourself in a situation where you expect due process to take its place, then you will understand that an animal in saner climes has a more secure future and dignity than you living in Nigeria.
You will understand that you have no right.
Then you will know how really f&&ked it is being a Nigerian at this time.

Letter that they would trash...

What I don't understand his how people blindly voted for this man(buhari) in 2019.. Nigerians can be dumb.. Honestly..

Please do we still have a president in this country not to talk of true Justice

This matter has generated wings ooo





See signature

Nsofor

They are detaining Yele Sowore because they know the moment he is released, BABA will continue the social media bruhaha.

If Na military days, dem for don comot the guy like Dele Giwa.

My heart goes to Yele’s family right now.

Oya, just watch how they'll release Sowore now.

When it happened to Nnamdi Kanu, many didn't say anything!

Now it's happening to Sowore, many isn't saying anything!!!

Who knows whose turn it will be tomorrow

Let's collectively condemn injustice and it will flee!!!

netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.

. Hahahaha Guantanamo, i can see you are one of those

They need to sanction him first all this letter is a waste of time he can't read.

Nigerian govt always embarrassing herself

The Wickedness behind Buhari and that which is sponsoring him will in the end cause him a shameful conclusion.

netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.

Would u have said the same thing if Jonathan picked up buhari in 2014 , locked him up as a security risk , would u have said same thing

Today its sowore tomorrow it maybe u or tinubu
The monster you are feeding is growing ...now its eating all your enemies so it would eat your friends then you

Unless America plans to restrict foreign aid this gesture doesn't matter. The United States didnt do anything to Cameroon besides removing them from AGOA.

orisa37:
The Wickedness behind Buhari and that which is sponsoring him will in the end cause him a shameful conclusion.

Somebody that is going for third term

mrvitalis:

Would u have said the same thing if Jonathan picked up buhari in 2014 , locked him up as a security risk , would u have said same thing

Today its sowore tomorrow it maybe u or tinubu
The monster you are feeding is growing ...now its eating all your enemies so it would eat your friends then you

Why didn't he do it?!
I tire for Jonathan sef..Do what you just mentioned NO.
Change Jega NO
Focus on South South NO
He was building the Amalgiris that later betrayed Him!
Now he is sulking skunk somebody...He ain't seen anything yet...shebi now Buhari is aiming for third term

What did you do before they locked you up, because you sound like a culprit?

Sowore is suffering the fate of all his lies on Jonathan, and if the court has ruled for him to be release, that aboki ought to have released him.

Why are you here shamelessly backing tyranny?

Didn't he swear to uphold the law?

When you were locked up in the Guantamano,
were you picked up from your country's bedroom or as a result of breaking the law?

However mad US is, the people there still maintain a little more sense of respect to the rule of law than this Caliphate(yes! It's a Caliphate!) called Nigeria.

Stop justifying injustice and dictatorial tyranny,
ke afo udoho idad.

netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.

Nigeria is a lost cause if the world have to be teaching us how to do what is right.Tyranny has a beginning & end.

netpro:
[s]Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.[/s]

Trash