Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticized the criminal charge filed by the Federal Government against an Ondo State resident over alleged cyberstalking involving the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Sowore made the remarks during an interview aired by Voice TV Nigeria on Thursday, March 5, 2026, while reacting to the case involving Emorioloye Owolemi.
The activist stated that he maintains a strict stance against any attempt by public officials to deploy security agencies to intimidate or suppress citizens. “No, I’ve stated this. I have a zero tolerance policy for any government official who is using the police, the army, DSS, or even vigilantes to oppress anyone,” Sowore said.
He explained that his position on the matter had earlier been made public through his social media platform. “And my position is stated clearly on Facebook yesterday,” he added.
Sowore argued that the minister should simply respond to questions about his academic credentials rather than pursue legal action against individuals raising concerns: “Tunji Ojo has no right to prosecute anybody who is asking to see his certificate. The only thing he can do is to present certificate and say, no, I’m qualified and I have not been engaging in any infraction.”
He also said the principle of accountability and public scrutiny should apply equally to all government officials across the country. “And I’ve made that very clear. It applies to Taraba governor. It applies to Borno governor. It applies to the governors who have a predisposition to use the police to oppress citizens,” Sowore stated.
The activist also mentioned several public officials while reiterating his stance against alleged abuse of security institutions: “It applies to Egbetokun, you know, David Umahi. So I have zero.”
Sowore further singled out the governor of Niger State, describing him as among those he believes have been involved in similar actions. “And the most notorious one is the governor of Niger state, Bago. Who, by the way, I know personally,” he said.
According to Sowore, individuals who seek elective or appointive office must be prepared to face scrutiny from members of the public. “What I told them, most of the ones I know and don’t know, we have zero tolerance for oppression,” he said. “Anybody who doesn’t want to be scrutinized, you have no business accepting, you know, to be elected or appointed to office,” he added.
He emphasized that public accountability remains a fundamental expectation for anyone occupying a position of authority. “If you don’t want to be scrutinized, just stay in your kitchen,” Sowore said. “But even in your kitchen, people can scrutinize you if meats go missing inside the pots,” he added…..See More
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