Armed thugs beat me, threatened to kill me in Ekiti — Sowore

Political activist Omoyele Sowore recounted an incident in which he was allegedly assaulted by around 20 armed individuals in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State. The altercation occurred while Sowore was dining at a restaurant with some supporters, where the attackers armed themselves with sticks and bottles. Sowore stated that they threatened to kill him if he returned to the state, adding that he sustained injuries to his face and other parts of his body and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Despite the assault, Sowore vowed not to be silenced, insisting that the incident would not stop him from advocating for justice and democracy. The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed that Sowore sustained injuries during the altercation. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sowore expressed anger at a question posed by presenter Seun Okinbaloye regarding whether Sowore might have provoked the attackers, accusing Okinbaloye of victim-blaming.

This exchange sparked reactions on social media and highlighted differing opinions on the handling of the story by mainstream media organizations.