Omoyele Sowore, the activist and former presidential candidate, has been remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre following the revocation of his bail, sparking widespread criticism from social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). VDM has accused the Nigerian justice system of corruption, citing inconsistencies in the handling of Sowore’s case, particularly the court’s decision to revoke his bail despite video evidence showing he was present in court. According to VDM, Sowore was charged over comments he made about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including calling him a “t!ff,” and was asked to prove the allegation — a demand VDM views as unreasonable and indicative of systemic bias.
In a post shared widely on social media, VDM expressed disbelief at the court’s actions, stating, “Omoyele Sowore has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Center until Wednesday. All I can see here is corruption in the justice system of Nigeria. According to the charges he called President Tinubu a t!ff and they asked him to prove it. He was in court but the court revoked his bail and claimed he was never in court, even though there was video evidence.” The post quickly went viral, drawing reactions from Nigerians across the political and social spectrum.
Many social media users echoed VDM’s concerns, with some calling for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s judiciary. @GodwinsonFate remarked, “It’ll take 20 years for Nigeria to be better, bkus in the next two decades most of these old takers go don answer the clarion call.” Others questioned the legitimacy of the charges, with @rexzeeefied011 asking, “So if person call BAT tiff dem go send am to prison?” Some users, like @hissdigg, challenged VDM’s stance, warning, “Sowore said he missed court, you are saying he didn’t miss court… you are next don’t worry.” Meanwhile, @abitoffola expressed despair, stating, “Nigeria has gotten to a point of no redemption and it is sickening.”
The case has reignited debates about freedom of speech, judicial independence, and the treatment of political dissenters in Nigeria. Sowore, known for his activism and criticism of government policies, has been arrested and detained multiple times in the past. His latest remand has drawn attention to the broader issue of how the justice system handles cases involving public figures and political commentary. Critics argue that the revocation of his bail under questionable circumstances undermines public trust in the courts.
As the legal process continues, the case remains a focal point for discussions on democracy, accountability, and human rights in Nigeria. The outcome may have lasting implications for how dissent is managed in the country’s political landscape.
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