Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has accused successive Nigerian governments of persecuting him and his family, including allegedly murdering his brother and seizing his passport.
Sowore the African Action Congress (AAC) Presidential Candidate made the allegations in a statement shared on his official social media page on Monday, July 13, 2026.
The activist said his ordeal with Nigerian authorities stretched back several years, alleging that government actions had targeted his education, career, freedom of movement and family life.
According to him, he was expelled twice from the University of Lagos, while his National Youth Service Corps certificate was seized in an attempt to frustrate his employment prospects after graduation.
“They targeted my education, resulting in my expulsion from the University of Lagos twice. They seized my NYSC certificate, hoping I would never secure employment after graduation,” Sowore said.
He further alleged that authorities repeatedly confiscated his international passport and used court orders and security agencies to restrict his movement.
Sowore said the travel restrictions kept him away from his family for extended periods.
“They have repeatedly confiscated my travel documents, especially my international passport, keeping me separated from my family for extended periods,” he stated.
The former presidential candidate also accused authorities of imprisoning, prosecuting, assaulting and harassing him and people close to him.
“They have imprisoned me, prosecuted me, assaulted me, shot at me, harassed those around me, murdered my brother, and tried to break my resolve,” he alleged.
Despite the alleged persecution, Sowore said he remained determined and would not abandon his convictions.
“But they have failed. Persecution cannot defeat conviction, and these acts will not delay their day of judgment,” he said.
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