CaptainMeks:


The DSS does not really require the authorization of the President before they carry out their function. As long as it poses as a threat to national security they are triggered to act.

Tobinrobin:
These clowns consider sowore as another danger looming after Boko Haram but thinks Fulani herdsmen aren’t dangerous & shouldn’t be considered terrorists. Laughable analysis

dokie:
Akpa Amu

GoodGovernance:


Like comparing apples and oranges.

Mandela was fighting an illegitimate government.

Sowore was fighting a legitimate democratic government.

However that does not justify the highly condemnable action of SSS

fairfora:
na u see am like that. Go and check the list of Buhari's failed promises sowore is challenging Buhari on and tell us which one is a selfish course. These are the the things that concern you and I . Is it sowore who needs employment or you? Is he the one who's being denied basic infrastructure, security, power, healthcare or you? He's got nothing to lose but you.

Stillthebest:


They are afraid of another Kanu on the lose! Or another Radio kudirat version of Sahara reportage.
Hence, if they had allowed Sowore to leave that court next thing is to escape the country then either liaise Nnamdi Kanu or other sympathisers both local and intl to make the Govt restless.

They believe he knows too much. They don't want to sing "another Wild Dog on the loose!

I am afraid, God will save him so they don't kill him gradually or just keep him till the end of this tenure.

Alternatively, they will strike a bargain with him again then confiscate his paspo!

fairfora:
na u see am like that. Go and check the list of Buhari's failed promises sowore is challenging Buhari on and tell us which one is a selfish course. These are the the things that concern you and I

presidency:
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

AghaAguike:
CAN SOME ONE INTERVIEW FR. MBAKA TO KNOW IF BUHARI WAS THE MESSAIH HE SAW.

henryboss:
Honestly sowore case is very controversial. The truth is that this write up has enlghten most nigerians on the case and the allegation he is labelled upon. And owing by what i understood. Wether a peaceful protest or not, what he had in mind was to raise tension against the peaceful state of the country by materminding and influencing some people's mind. Secondly the video from the court room i watch him speak. He was still not bent to understand that people at the outside have felt so bad on the ilegal detension he is suffering. By now he is supposed to understand that what ever he think he has a plan for Nigeria cannot be achieve from inside detention. I never supported the government of buhari. But for peace to reign lets leave it that way till his tenure exhaust. As for me he is juat causing nuisance.

henryboss:
Honestly sowore case is very controversial. The truth is that this write up has enlghten most nigerians on the case and the allegation he is labelled upon. And owing by what i understood. Wether a peaceful protest or not, what he had in mind was to raise tension against the peaceful state of the country by materminding and influencing some people's mind. Secondly the video from the court room i watch him speak. He was still not bent to understand that people at the outside have felt so bad on the ilegal detension he is suffering. By now he is supposed to understand that what ever he think he has a plan for Nigeria cannot be achieve from inside detention. I never supported the government of buhari. But for peace to reign lets leave it that way till his tenure exhaust. As for me he is juat causing nuisance.

Beedude:

Oga, this was what he should have started before trying to become the president of the nation. Revolution after losing via ballot box is rubbish. It doesn't just add up. Those advicing this guy are his worst enemy cos they didn't even plan the whole revolution well. The foundation of the so call revolution is just about him getting to power. Even America won't allow such and would suppress such person. He need to have a rethink cos if he just die anyhow, heaven won't fall and from history Nigerians would forget him in time cos everybody get one problem or another wey dem dey nurse personally.

bakescos01:


So, the DSS is above the court of Nigeria ? The DSS is above the law and constitution of our founding fathers. May God give some Nigerians WISDOM to think and see beyond there eyes. AMEN!!!

ZikZikZik:
Eventually this Sowore guy fit turn Nigeria’s Nelson Mandela oh

CaptainMeks:


FYI nobody says the DSS is above the law however you need to understand that when it comes to the law, National security issues stand head and shoulder above the rule of law. Rule of law fades away in the face of issues concerning national security.

May God give some Nigerians WISDOM to think and see beyond their eyes. AMEN!!!

CaptainMeks:


FYI nobody says the DSS is above the law however you need to understand that when it comes to the law, National security issues stand head and shoulder above the rule of law. Rule of law fades away in the face of issues concerning national security.

May God give some Nigerians WISDOM to think and see beyond their eyes. AMEN!!!

bakescos01:


National security, have you found any weapon on the guy ? Fulani have been killing constantly and they are not threat to national security, Police have been kiiling unharmed citizen and they are not threat to national security. 13 million out of school children are threat to our national security because they can easily be manipulated. We have far more threathen national security to worry about. Let your DSS wait till they see Sowore carrying any rifle before they can see him as a threat. MInd you, did you see the Bakare guy that was arrested alongside with SOWORE, how can you call that young guy a threat to national security and the Fulani's are not. WISDOM i seek for you again brother. Have an open mind and a clear heart. Don't be fooled.

vibre:
Who is the Presidency?

CaptainMeks:


The DSS does not really require the authorization of the President before they carry out their function. As long as it poses as a threat to national security they are triggered to act.

GoodGovernance:


Like comparing apples and oranges.

Mandela was fighting an illegitimate government.

Sowore was fighting a legitimate democratic government.

However that does not justify the highly condemnable action of SSS

henryboss:
Honestly sowore case is very controversial. The truth is that this write up has enlghten most nigerians on the case and the allegation he is labelled upon. And owing by what i understood. Wether a peaceful protest or not, what he had in mind was to raise tension against the peaceful state of the country by materminding and influencing some people's mind. Secondly the video from the court room i watch him speak. He was still not bent to understand that people at the outside have felt so bad on the ilegal detension he is suffering. By now he is supposed to understand that what ever he think he has a plan for Nigeria cannot be achieve from inside detention. I never supported the government of buhari. But for peace to reign lets leave it that way till his tenure exhaust. As for me he is juat causing nuisance.

Omoslim26:



who dash Monkey Nelson Mandela

You loose election finish you come dey find revolution upandan

as long as that man is a politician trusting him
is like

asking a lion to help you look after

your Goat