DSS issues Sowore ‘One week ultimatum’ to delete social media post on Tinubu

The Department of State Services (DSS) has given human rights activist Omoyele Sowore one week to delete a social media post it described as “false, malicious, and inciting” against President Bola Tinubu.

In a letter dated September 7, the DSS claimed Sowore made criminal and offensive comments about President Tinubu in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on August 26.

The security agency warned that if Sowore refuses to take down the post, it will take all legal steps necessary to protect national security and public order.

Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and publisher of Sahara Reporters, had called President Tinubu a criminal.

He also accused him of lying to Nigerians after Tinubu claimed corruption no longer existed under his administration.

According to Uwem Davies, DSS Director of Legal Services, Sowore’s comments have stirred public anger and could lead to unrest, disunity, or even rebellion.