Sowore backs ‘oppressed Nigerians’, slams Tinubu, Atiku, Obi in viral tweet

Frail presidential candidate and rights activist Omoyele Sowore has reaffirmed his allegiance to the “oppressed and disenfranchised” participants of Nigeria whereas denouncing neatly-known political figures across celebration traces for what he described as a protracted time of corruption and betrayal.

In a viral publish on X (previously Twitter) on Wednesday, Sowore, writer of Sahara Newshounds, distanced himself from what he termed the “execrable political elite” and criticised several high-profile leaders, alongside side President Bola Tinubu and broken-down Vice President Omoyele Sowore.

“I possess under no circumstances been a ingredient of Nigeria’s execrable political system,” Sowore wrote, adding, “I did now not be part of Bola Tinubu in distributing heroin and cocaine in Chicago. I did now not be part of Atiku Abubakar in looting the Nigerian Customs dry.”

He went on to accuse broken-down Senate President David Tag of misappropriating funds supposed for telecommunications infrastructure and undermining the June 12 democratic fight.

He also took purpose at broken-down Justice Minister Abubakar Malami, ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and Labour Celebration presidential candidate Peter Obi.

Sowore alleged that Obi helped determined goods at Tin Can Ports on behalf of the unhurried army dictator Sani Abacha, whereas El-Rufai used to be accused of “massacring Shiites” and stoking spiritual tensions in Southern Kaduna.

“I did now not be part of cults or theft gangs disguised as political parties,” Sowore declared. “My finest allegiance is to the oppressed, the cheated, and the silenced.”

He concluded the publish by pledging to work with what he described as a “forefront of justice” and a “coalition of truth” dedicated to restoring the dignity and freedom of the Nigerian participants.

Sowore’s observation has stirred debate on social media, drawing both praise and criticism for its blunt tone and sweeping allegations.