“Criminal”: DSS Orders Sowore to Retract Anti-Tinubu Post, Issues 7-Day Ultimatum
- The Department of State Service (DSS) has mandated Omoyele Sowore to take down the post he made against President Tinubu
- DSS ordered Sowore to apologise to Tinubu and withdraw the post within a week or face the consequences of his action
- Sowore earlier called Tinubu a criminal after the president, while in Brazil, stated that his reforms are working and corruption no longer exists
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
The Department of State Service (DSS) has issued a one-week ultimatum to human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, demanding the retraction of what it described as a “false, malicious, and inciting” social media post about President Bola Tinubu.
Source: Facebook
DSS threatens legal action against Sowore
In a letter dated September 7, the secret police accused the controversial human rights activist of making criminal and derogatory remarks against the president in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on August 26, 2025.
As reported by Channels, DSS warned that failure by Sowore to comply with its demands will force it to “explore all lawful means” to protect national security and public order.
DSS accuses Sowore of inciting disunity
Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and pro-democracy activist, had in the post described President Tinubu as a “criminal,” accusing him of lying to Nigerians after the president reportedly claimed that corruption no longer existed under his administration.
The service, through its director of legal services, Uwem Davies, said the remarks have sparked anger among citizens and could “incite public disturbance, disunity, and even insurrection.”
Source: Twitter
DSS orders X to take down Sowore’s account
Legit.ng earlier reported that the DSS asked X to deactivate Sowore’s account after he posted a message ridiculing President Bola Tinubu
In a petition signed on behalf of the DG, the DSS gave a 24-hour deadline and warned of sweeping action if the request is ignored
Why did Sowore call Tinubu a criminal?
Legit.ng recalls that President Bola Tinubu, speaking to investors in Brazil on Tuesday, August 26, Tinubu said his reforms have made the Nigerian economy more competitive, boosted revenue, and strengthened the nation’s finances.
Reacting to President Tinubu's claim, Sowore insisted that corruption is still a challenge in the country.
Sowore wrote on his verified X and Facebook page, with an accompanying video of the president's speech in Brazil:
"This criminal actually went to Brazil to state that there is NO MORE corruption under his regime in Nigeria. What audacity to lie shamelessly!"
Read more about Sowore here:
- Breaking: “Why Sowore is being detained,” CP breaks silence
- “He is not a criminal, flight risk”: Peter Obi, NLC fume as police allegedly break Sowore’s arm
Atiku reacts to Sowore’s arrest
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that former vice president Atiku Abubakar condemned the alleged assault and maltreatment of Omoyele Sowore.
Atiku, in a post shared on his X page on Thursday, August 7, described the incident as a “shameful abuse of power” and an act of personal vendetta by the Nigeria Police Force.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
