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Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by presidency: 9:53pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE SOWORE: BETWEEN FACTS AND FICTION The Presidency notes some of the insinuations in the media about the arrest by the Department of State Services (DSS) of the agitator, Omoyele Sowore. The DSS does not necessarily need the permission of the Presidency in all cases to carry out its essential responsibilities that are laid down in the Nigerian Constitution – which was the foundation for the restoration of democracy in our country in 1999. However, it should not surprise anyone who has followed his actions and words that Sowore is a person of interest to the DSS. Sowore called for a revolution to overthrow the democratically elected government of Nigeria. He did so on television, and from a privileged position as the owner of a widely read digital newspaper run from the United States of America. He founded an organisation, Revolution Now, to launch, in their own words, “Days of Rage”, with the publicised purpose of fomenting mass civil unrest and the elected administration’s overthrow. No government will allow anybody to openly call for destabilization in the country and do nothing. Mr. Sowore is no ordinary citizen expressing his views freely on social media and the internet. He was a presidential candidate himself, who ran – and lost – as the flag bearer of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the February 23 general elections. Nigeria's democracy was a long time in the making, and was achieved after decades of often harsh, military-led overthrows of government: the kind of situation Sowore was advocating. To believe in and desire armed revolution is not normal amongst 'human rights activists', as Sowore has been incorrectly described. Again, it is no surprise that he should be a person of interest to the DSS. Nigeria is already dealing with an insurgency that has left millions of people displaced and desperate in the northeastern region of our country. The Boko Haram militants, who are behind the violence, also fancy themselves to be fighting for some sort of revolution. Nigerians do not need another spate of lawlessness and loss of lives all in the name of 'revolution', especially not one that is orchestrated by a man who makes his home in far away New York – and who can easily disappear and leave behind whatever instability he intends to cause, to wit, Nnamdi Kanu. This is a matter for the DSS, acting under its powers. Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) December 8, 2019 27 Likes 13 Shares
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Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by obiekunie2: 9:56pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
oga garuba nwa shehu! ekenem gi! as we have oga garuba here abeg Nairalanders make we ask am those question wey dey border us. my own be say - garuba why are u guys silent on the frequent killing of Nigerians by the police? abi na una send them?? Another question wey i wan ask presidency - cum oga garuba - abeg why are there soooo many check points in the east? is Eastern Nigeria a war zone? police check point, army check point, customs check point, civil defence check point, road safety check point each at every 500 meters in all the roads in south east! abeg una no get work for them for borno?? Abeg give us answers no vex! 135 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by vibre: 10:17pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Who is the Presidency? 73 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Emmanuelhector(m): 10:20pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Audio presidency . Shame on this government. 98 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by ArmaniUhuru: 10:20pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
[s] presidency:[/s] Mumu epistle. No sane country on earth will allow this level of absurdity to take place. Fact and Fiction kee una. 177 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Sunofgod(m): 10:20pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Naija spring loading.... 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by iamswizz(m): 10:20pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
ok so the DSS can do anything they like without the approval of the president? 54 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by ZikZikZik: 10:20pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Eventually this Sowore guy fit turn Nigeria’s Nelson Mandela oh 61 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Nobody: 10:20pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
It’s well. One day it will all pass away. One thing I’m so glad about is no man can live forever just 100yrs from now we’ll will be gone. I was reading about Alexander the Great this morning a young man that conquered the world at a young age but No historians ever mentioned the great solders, advisers, architects, Engineers that fought, won his wars and conquered Babylon. Thank you Jesus Christ forever you’re God and I’m grateful because my name is written in the book of life not a servant to any political leader in this world 98 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by dokie: 10:21pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Akpa Amu 8 Likes |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Dexpro: 10:21pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Truly it is finished! 9 Likes |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Viking007(m): 10:22pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
[s] presidency:[/s] Rubbish. You won't be in power forever. They said the rise of insurgency like Boko haram is one of the reasons why Sowore’s planned protest must be stopped by detaining him (without court ruling). They have also released about 283 “repentant” Boko haram members this year alone. CaptainMeks:All the Boko Haram mayhem up North doesn't trigger them to 'act'. [s] henryboss:[/s]If you don't have anything reasonable to say, please shut up. 87 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Tokenism: 10:22pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Hmmmmmm |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Nobody: 10:22pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
The DSS has the power to arrest a freeman violently in the court of law? 22 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by AghaAguike(m): 10:23pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
CAN SOME ONE INTERVIEW FR. MBAKA TO KNOW IF BUHARI WAS THE MESSAIH HE SAW. 78 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by STOKLOSA: 10:23pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Anakogheri... Free the man Yeye pple!!! 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by tempest01(m): 10:23pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
presidency: This is the rubbish Garba can think of as an explanation to the unprecedented nonsense that occurred in the court. Instead of advising the figure head government to take decisive action and leadership for once to tell the cabal making decisions to tell the DSS to release Sowore at once. In their mind they have released a good counter statement, and they've contacted friendly elements to push it to the front page. 26 Likes |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by deepwater(f): 10:24pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
If u pity sowore, share If u dont, like If inbetween, quote 36 Likes 51 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Dpaulie(m): 10:24pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
This...in defense of the presidency or the DSS? 2 Likes |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Teeisaac(m): 10:24pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
but if dey release him u will call them to arrest him back 1 Like |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by prinsam30: 10:24pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
these folks just think we are all fools 13 Likes |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Just2endowed2(m): 10:24pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Na waoh.... So the constitution itself promotes tyranny 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Brunicekid(m): 10:24pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Political hiccups. 1 Like |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by confirmigalaboy: 10:25pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Aboki...park well joor.. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by merryossai(m): 10:25pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
lf DSS are acting on there own, they will never neglect the rule of law, it is clear the presidency that's trying to explain d situation are the ones backing their(DSS) action. Like if buhari government have tire u, otherwise share. 54 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Olutozn54(m): 10:25pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Is this a justification or bull shit. Nawa o 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by expert234: 10:25pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
V Exactly what law did Sowore break that led to an arrest? Is it the same sin that the court gave him bail for or an entirely different offense! 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Renforce: 10:26pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Season 1 |
Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by tiamiyukunle69(m): 10:26pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Ok 3 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Sowore: Between Facts And Fiction by Hofbrauhaus(m): 10:26pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Tyrants die and power must return to the people. 10 Likes |
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