Protests: Sowore Fires Back Over Nigerian Govt’s Watchlist
Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, has responded to the federal government’s announcement that it has placed sponsors of the #EndBadGovernance protests on a watchlist.
On Tuesday, at a joint press conference in Abuja, Nigerian Immigration Service Comptroller General Kemi Nanna Nandap revealed that the agency is monitoring diaspora individuals supporting protests that advocate for an undemocratic change of government.
The Service noted that it has also increased surveillance to prevent foreign interference in Nigeria’s affairs.
Additionally, the Department of State Services (DSS) has identified some protest sponsors, according to Director General Yusuf Bichi, who was represented by Spokesman Peter Afunanya.
While declining to provide further details, Afunanya revealed that certain accounts linked to the sponsors had been blocked, with some individuals operating those accounts from abroad being closely monitored.
However, in a post on his verified X account, Sowore noted that he was already on the government’s watchlist so it was not new.
“Afro-Foolishness! How many watchlists can you create? We are already on your watchlist, so don’t worry yourselves,” he said.
“While you prepare to jail us, also don’t forget to fix the prisons because most of you will end up there pretty soon. For now, we are focused on #EndbadgovernanceinNigeria #DaysofRage #Nogoingback.”
Sowore, a prominent figure and champion of the #EndBadGovernance protests, has been a key face of the movement.
He has faced repeated targeting by the Nigerian government due to his activism. The protests, which began on August 1 and are set to conclude on August 10, have sparked widespread demonstrations across the country, garnering significant attention and momentum.
