Lagos APC condemns Sowore Protest Controversy, calling his campaign for Nnamdi Kanu’s release a misplaced drama driven by attention-seeking motives.
The Sowore Protest Controversy has sparked strong criticism from the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which has accused activist Omoyele Sowore of exploiting national issues for self-promotion.
The party described his call for a nationwide protest demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu as a political stunt designed to attract public attention rather than a sincere pursuit of justice.
In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC described Sowore’s planned demonstration as “laughable, baseless, and opportunistic,” adding that it trivializes the sensitivity of national unity and legal due process.
According to Oladejo, it was “baffling and ironic” that Sowore, who has no cultural or political ties to the Southeast, would attempt to portray himself as a defender of Ndigbo.
“It is an insult to a people known for their intellect and courage to assume he can represent their cause,” he said.
Oladejo questioned the sincerity behind the Sowore Protest Controversy, asking why the activist appeared “more concerned than the bereaved.”
He said Sowore’s loud calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s release—despite the matter being before a competent court—exposed his disregard for the rule of law.
“Why is Sowore shouting the loudest on an issue already before the judiciary? Is it about justice or just another desperate audition for relevance?” he asked rhetorically.
The Lagos APC further argued that the Sowore Protest Controversy contradicts the very democratic values Sowore claims to defend.
Oladejo noted that while the activist often preaches about democracy and the rule of law, his actions prove otherwise.
“Sowore’s call for protests over an ongoing court case undermines judicial integrity,” Oladejo stated.
“His activism has become a theatre of convenience — noisy, inconsistent, and opportunistic.”
He warned that the activist’s public outbursts and street mobilizations only serve to heat up the polity and distract from meaningful dialogue or reforms.
Oladejo emphasized that the Igbo people neither need nor endorse a self-appointed spokesman from outside their region.
“Ndigbo are capable of articulating their challenges and defending their rights through credible leadership, not through Sowore’s style of online theatrics,” he said.
He added that the Sowore Protest Controversy disrespects the dignity and intelligence of the Southeast community by assuming they need external voices to define their struggle.
The Lagos APC reminded Nigerians that matters before the courts should not be turned into street protests or debated through social media activism.
“The rule of law is not negotiable,” the party stated. “Justice cannot be achieved through mob pressure but through due process.”
Oladejo reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to uphold judicial independence, peace, and fairness.
He said the government’s focus remains on stability, national unity, and respect for legal institutions.
Concluding the statement, the APC said the Sowore Protest Controversy only reflects the activist’s growing obsession with visibility and political survival.
“His latest outburst shows desperation for relevance,” Oladejo remarked.
“The more he inserts himself into national issues, the clearer it becomes that he stands for nothing beyond his own noise.”
The party advised Nigerians to ignore what it described as “a self-made circus,” insisting that Sowore’s activism has become more about self-promotion than national progress.
“He should stop playing the town crier of a village that never sent him on any errand,” the statement added.
Oladejo urged citizens to channel their energies into constructive dialogue, national development, and democratic responsibility rather than following attention-seeking agitators.
Finally, the Lagos APC restated that the party and the federal government remain dedicated to justice, fairness, and constitutional governance.
The statement emphasized that Nigeria’s democracy can only thrive when citizens respect the courts and avoid actions that undermine lawful institutions.
“Sowore’s Protest Controversy should serve as a reminder,” Oladejo said, “that activism without responsibility is chaos, and freedom without law is anarchy. The APC stands firm for a Nigeria governed by the rule of law, not by noise.”
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