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Sowore Releases Rare June 12-Era Footage, Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Struggle

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has released rare archival video clips documenting his interactions with the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola during the June 12 pro-democracy struggle, describing the footage as evidence of his long-standing commitment to justice, democracy and national liberation.

In a statement accompanying the release of the clips, Sowore said the footage serves as a reminder that his involvement in Nigeria's democratic struggle dates back several decades and did not begin with his recent political activism.

According to him, he was actively involved in the resistance against military dictatorship following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as one of the freest and fairest elections in Nigeria's history.

Sowore stated that the newly surfaced videos capture moments of his interactions with Abiola and his engagement with individuals within the late politician's circle during a period of intense political uncertainty and agitation for the restoration of democratic rule.

Reflecting on the significance of the footage, the activist argued that many individuals currently occupying positions of influence either opposed, ignored or later appropriated the democratic movement, while those who remained committed to its ideals continue to face political pressure and state repression.

"The irony is striking," Sowore said, adding that some of those who were absent from the struggle now occupy positions of authority and seek to suppress voices advocating for accountability and democratic reforms.

He maintained that the released clips should not merely be viewed as historical records but as evidence of consistency in his political convictions and activism.

According to Sowore, the videos demonstrate that he stood with pro-democracy forces during a period when challenging military rule carried significant personal risks. He noted that the same principles that motivated his activism during the June 12 era continue to shape his advocacy today.

The activist also used the occasion to criticize what he described as the deployment of state institutions against dissenting voices, warning that history has repeatedly shown that political repression cannot permanently silence legitimate demands for justice and democratic governance.

Drawing parallels between past and present struggles, Sowore argued that every generation produces both those who wield power to suppress opposition and those who resist such actions in pursuit of social and political change.

He expressed confidence that democratic ideals would ultimately prevail, insisting that while political power may be temporary, the pursuit of justice and accountability remains enduring.

Concluding his statement, Sowore declared that the struggle for a more just and democratic Nigeria remains ongoing, emphasizing that future generations would ultimately judge individuals based on their commitment to the principles of freedom, justice and popular sovereignty.

The release of the footage has generated discussions on social media, with supporters describing it as a significant historical reminder of the sacrifices made during the June 12 struggle, while also reigniting conversations about the legacy of Nigeria's pro-democracy movement and the state of democratic governance in the country today.

Tinubu jailed sowore because sowore knows that TINUBU has betrayed MKO ABIOLAs legacy.

Tinubu has sold out the SW.

Nuff Said

While Sowore was busy putting his dear life on the line to fight for Abiola in particular and democracy in general, a cowardly Tinubu was busy jumping the fence through Seme borders all in a bid to speak balaabuuluuu to cocain and heroine in Chicago.
Yet they made h8m their president and they want us to take them serious.

GenZ can’t relate.

While Obi their messiah dey work for Abatcha. Sowore have been fighting for una freedom. Dem never born VDM that time

MKO MKO MKO - ACTION
ABIOLA ABIOLA ABIOLA - PROGRESS

Sowore my man anytime any day.
SOWORE FOR PRESIDENT

Sowore will actualize his political ambition and dreams for Nigeria if he refuses to relent on his struggles.

History with be fair on you. You are a Freedom fighter, not the dictator we have in Aso Rock, with no atom of integrity.

How time flies!
It is well.

Chai...
Chai...
This one touch me ooo..

Releases ke
Something that's been in circulation for yrs now

Agreed, Did Tinubu also sell out SE?

esnbrutality:
Tinubu jailed sowore because sowore knows that TINUBU has betrayed MKO ABIOLAs legacy.

Tinubu has sold out the SW.

Nuff Said

Nigerians should give this man a chance

Nigerians should give this man a chance, he has paid his dues

AllBlack:
MKO MKO MKO - ACTION
ABIOLA ABIOLA ABIOLA - PROGRESS

Abiola na the man o, SDP na the Party to solve our problems for beta tomorrow.
MKO, MKO, Kingibe, Action! How time flies. Best political jingle in the history of Nigeria.

Sowore na big shoe in politics..... he don try wey this guy Ron involve but he needs to choose between revolution or participating in the dirty politics.

Sowore na big shoe in politics..... he don try wey this guy don involve but he needs to choose between revolution or participating in the dirty politics.

This person is not a “small meat “ sha. Let’s give him his flowers

MadPolitician:
While Sowore was busy putting his dear life on the line to fight for Abiola in particular and democracy in general, a cowardly Tinubu was busy jumping the fence through Seme borders all in a bid to speak balaabuuluuu to cocain and heroine in Chicago.
Yet they made h8m their president and they want us to take them serious.

Agulu fraud was bysy collecting doggy from Abacha

Sowore na man.









APC leader members are chicken

Sowore is greater than tinubu after all

You have paid your dues over time and posterity will be kind to you

HighQue007:
GenZ can’t relate.

While Obi their messiah dey work for Abatcha. Sowore have been fighting for una freedom. Dem never born VDM that time

Show proof that obi was working for Abacha... its time people that throw misinformation get banned

Why some fake evil democrat who are in power now are claiming to be real democrat, time will tell because this nation will teach them hard lesson like it did to others like them in the past.

Na im VDM come de fight ...Dem never even born VDM dat time

Will be back for comments. Error

This shows that Tinubu never fought for democracy.

AllBlack:
MKO MKO MKO - ACTION
ABIOLA ABIOLA ABIOLA - PROGRESS

NA IM BE D MAN O FOR BETTER TOMORROW...

The best campaign jingle ever there was and would ever be

This man truly has been on this for a while,
It's sad that people who were sniffing cokes and trams then, turned around to use the proceeds from those same cokes to become president