The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has written to
Nigeria’s Department of State Service (DSS) seeking intervention in
the case between the detained Omoleye Sowore and the Federal
Government of Nigeria.
In a letter addressed to the Director-General of DSS, which was
made available to DAILY POST in Abuja on Tuesday, head of Nigeria’s
Central Office, Ambassador Friday Sani m, said it was necessary for
IHRC to intervene, saying, mediation and peaceful resolution of
national crisis is the way out globally.
The letter explained that the commission got to know through its
official Representatives and volunteers working in Nigeria that Mr
Sowore, a human right activist and Publisher was arrested by the
DSS for calling for revolution.
Part of the letter reads: “We have been reliably informed by our
official representatives and volunteers from Nigeria over the
developments that are culminating into a planned protest that
eventually led to the arrest of some of the said protesters led by
one, Omoleye Sowore.”
IHRC said, Nigeria’s democracy was fragile, hence, there was
need for intervention as a matter of duty with a view to finding
lasting peace.
The letter further explained that it has reached out to some
protesters as first steps, while hoping that details of protocols
would be worked out for mediation arrangements if the request was
granted.
The International organization calls for interim release of Mr.
Omoleye Sowore and other protesters arrested with him to enable
dialogue with immediate effect.
“On this note, we seek the interim release of Omoleye Sowore and
other protesters arrested on account of protesting over the call
for revolution now. ”
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