Sowore Reacts As Soyinka Says President Tinubu Should’ve Sent Seyi To Benin Republic To Stop Coup

Omoyele Sowore, the prominent human rights lawyer and former presidential candidate, took to his official X account to comment on remarks made by Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka regarding President Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu. Soyinka had suggested that, given the extensive security detail around Seyi, the president might have relied on his son rather than the armed forces to handle the coup in Benin Republic.

In response, Sowore highlighted on X that Seyi Tinubu wields significant influence, arguably surpassing the authority of many elected officials. The human rights activist noted that Seyi had previously ordered the detention of NANS President Atiku Abubakar Isah, underscoring the level of power he commands, sometimes exceeding that of formal security agencies.

Sowore’s remarks aligned with Soyinka’s observation, drawing attention to the public debate about the exceptional security surrounding Seyi Tinubu and the implications of his influence. The discussion has sparked widespread reactions across social media, with Sowore emphasizing that many Nigerians are critical of Seyi Tinubu’s actions.