Thursday, July 9, 2026

CUPP demands immediate release of Sowore

Mr Ameh urged the Nigerian Police to uphold the rule of law and stop serving as a tool for oppression.

• August 7, 2025
Omoyele Sowore
Omoyele Sowore (Credit: Omoyele Sowore)

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of a politician, Omoyele Sowore, by the Nigerian Police.

CUPP national secretary, Peter Ameh, said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja that Mr Sowore’s arrest was unconstitutional and must not be allowed to stand.

Mr Ameh noted that Mr  Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), was entitled to freedom of expression under Section 39 of the Constitution.

He said the law guarantees the right to hold opinions and share ideas freely, without fear or interference from any authority.

“This arrest is a clear abuse of power and violates the principles of justice and accountability enshrined in our Constitution,” Mr  Ameh stated.

He added that the police must explain the reasons behind Mr Sowore’s arrest to the public.

“Denying him bail is unjustifiable and reflects a dangerous use of power aimed at suppressing dissent,” he said.

Mr Ameh insisted that Mr Sowore must be released immediately and unconditionally, or charged to court if there is any legitimate case.

He further questioned how someone could attain the rank of assistant commissioner of police within just 10 years of service.

Such a rapid promotion, he argued, raises valid concerns about systemic corruption and favouritism within the police structure. 

Mr Ameh called for a public inquiry to ensure fairness and transparency in promotions within the Nigerian Police Force.

He said using the police to harass or silence citizens should be condemned by every well-meaning Nigerian.

“Accountability is our collective duty, and we must resist any attempts to stifle free speech,” he added.

Mr Ameh urged the Nigerian Police to uphold the rule of law and stop serving as a tool for oppression.

 (NAN) 

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Climate

Africa

Climate change responsible for global extreme weather conditions not El Niño: Experts 

A member of 350.org’s Caribbean team, Amira Odeh Quiñones, described the climate crisis as a humanitarian emergency in the region.

AU logo and South African xenophobes

Africa

Xenophobia: Reps urge FG to suspend diplomatic relations with South Africa

The parliament urged the federal government to invoke available diplomatic and lawful international mechanisms to seek redress.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)

Heading 5

My govt’s prudent resource management, institutional reforms produced transformative outcomes: Gov. Sani

The governor also listed the successful utilisation of UBEC intervention funds and implementation of the World Bank-supported BESDA programme as drivers of the success recorded so far.

cyber fraud

Hot news Home top

Kenyan police nab 18 Chinese nationals in sting operations against cyber fraud syndicates

Police also found 39 Chinese passports and seven Malaysian passports in the ransacked apartments.

Court Gavel

States

58-year-old trader  remanded over alleged defilement of minor 

The Chief Magistrate U.E. Onochie, consequently, ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Awka Correctional facility.

Court room used to illustrate the story

States

Three Ekiti men in court over alleged possession of hemp 

The prosecutor asked the court for adjournment to enable him study the case file and assemble his witnesses.