Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoleye Sowore, has reportedly been abducted by armed men in Ado-Ekiti the Ekiti states capital, with his whereabouts currently unknown.
According to eye witnesses accounts, the attackers stormed Tawakalitu Restaurants and Catering Services on Friday, October 30, and forcibly took Sowore away.
The incident reportedly left the restaurant vandalised, with tables, chairs and vehicles damaged.
The reported abduction was also announced through posts on Sowore’s verified Facebook and X accounts, which stated that his current location was unknown
Sowore is a prominent human rights activist, journalist and politician who has consistently criticised successive Nigerian governments.
His presence in Ekiti State was connected to activities surrounding his presidential campaign. On Thursday, October 29, his defence counsel informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that he was in Ekiti for campaign-related activities. The court subsequently adjourned his ongoing cyber bullying trial until November 3, 2026.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation the police and his whereabouts remained unknown.
-9News Nigeria.
