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By John Ogunsemore
The Department of State Services (DSS) has asked activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore to retract within seven-days his “false, malicious, and inciting” X post directed at President Bola Tinubu.
This is contained in a letter dated September 7, 2025, and signed by Uwem Davies on behalf of the Director-General of DSS.
The secret police also directed the Publisher of Sahara Reporters to tender an unreserved public apology to be published in at least two national dailies and two television stations, and send a representation to the DSS headquarters in Abuja or via email within the same time frame.
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The DSS said Sowore referred to the president as a “criminal” in a post on August 26, 2025, where he allegedly mocked Tinubu’s statement in Brazil on corruption.
According to the service, the post was “repugnant, derogatory and capable of inciting public disturbance”.
“Persons of your status who are campaigning to lead this country must exercise restraint and responsibility in their speech,” the service said.
DSS warned that failure by Sowore to comply with its demands would force it to “explore all lawful means” to protect national security and public order.
