'This is misuse of power' - Omoyele Sowore blows hot, demands release of Verydarkman

Veteran Nigerian journalist, politician and former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Omoyele Sowore, has joined other public figures to call for the release of social media activists Verydarkman and Ijele Speaks.

Sowore, in his post, noted that the continued detention of Verydarkman by the Nigerian police is a violation of his human rights, considering that he had met all his bail demands.

The famous activist, who is currently not in Nigeria, also used the same post to address the unlawful jailing of social media influencer Ijele Speaks.

Omoyele Sowore, in his post, revealed why Verydarkman is still being held in custody by the Nigerian police. He noted that holding VDM in detention is equivalent to being held hostage.

In his post, the former presidential candidate revealed why Verydarkman is still being held against his will.

He also shared how celebrities and highly placed individuals have been using the Nigerian police to achieve their evil acts of oppression.

An excerpt of Sowore's comment read: "After meeting stringent administrative bail conditions yesterday afternoon, they met and decided to "teach him a lesson" by holding him in indefinite detention until they charge him to court, possibly after the Easter Holidays."

Sowore also revealed that his friend, Deji Adeyanju is currently working pro bono to secure the release of the two social media activists.

This is coming weeks after Adeyanju was called to the bar.

UPDATES REGARDING THE UNLAWFUL DETENTION OF VERY DARKMAN AND IJELE

I have some updates regarding the two citizens languishing in @PoliceNG engineered unlawful detentions over "cybercrime act" - Martin Otse @thatverydarkman and Chukwuma Ofoegbu @IjeleSpeaks2.

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— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) March 26, 2024