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TMSMedia:
IgbereTV reports that Nigerian Noble Laureate, Wole Soyinka, said that Department of State Services(DSS) has to release Omoyele Sowore and save Nigeria from further embarrassment from the international community, as Sowore's continued detention is gaining international attention.

This is contained in a statement from Soyinka on Wednesday.

Recall that the DSS has refused to comply with a court order for Sowore’s release. The agency had said it received the court order for his release, but that no one had come to receive him. But it refused to release him still after his lawyers and some civil rights activists came forward. On Tuesday, agents of the service shot at protesters who had gone to the agency’s headquarters to demand his release.

Soyinka said, ”It is heart-warming to witness the determined efforts of “Concerned Nigerians” in defence of these rights. Predictably, the ham-fisted response of the Directorate of State Security (DSS) continues to defy the rulings of the court. The weaponry of lies having been exploded in their faces, they resort to what else? Violence! Violence, including, as now reported, the firing of live bullets,” he said.

“Why the desperation? The answer is straightforward: the government never imagined that the bail conditions for Sowore would ever be met. Even Sowore’s supporters despaired. The bail test was clearly set to fail! It took a while for the projection to be reversed, and it left the DSS floundering. That agency then resorted to childish, cynical lies. It claimed that the ordered release was no longer in their hands, but in Sowore’s end of the transfer. The lie being exploded, what next? Bullets of course!

“​Such a development is not only callous and inhuman, it is criminal. It escalates an already untenable defiance by the state. As I remarked from the onset, this is an act of government insecurity and paranoia that merely defeats its real purpose. And now – bullets? This is no longer comical. Perhaps it is necessary to remind this government of precedents in other lands where, even years after the event, those who trampled on established human rights that generate homicidal impunity are called to account for abuse of power and crimes against humanity.”

“​Enough of this charade, nothing more than a display of crude, naked power. Release Omoyele Sowore and save us further embarrassment in the regard of the world. An apology to the nation by the DSS and the judiciary would also not be out of place. It would go some distance in redeeming the image of an increasingly fascistic agency and reduce the swelling tide of public disillusionment,” he said.

“It would go some distance in redeeming the image of an increasingly fascistic agency and reduce the swelling tide of public disillusionment.”



http://igberetvnews.com/1132283/soyinka-dss-release-sowore-save-nigeria-embarrassment/

Centcanada:
[s]I feel bad whenever i see you say something that concern this nation called Nigeria. I hate saying anything about you negatively but ever since you and sowore brought this mess on us by joining some Nigerians you use word to confuse and remove GEJ just because you want your man Buhari to be the president, the table which you and your political non party cohort brought us on are still making wave. I will be happy you re the one the arrested so that before you come out, all your grey hair will turn greyblack. I Can never respect you anymore[/s].

Babacele:
It is obvious many of you are still pained that that disaster of an henpeck was removed in 2015. if you could turn back the hands of time, we who brought the clueless one in the first place from obscurity before you lots hijacked and poisoned him, would still vote Buhari. Meanwhile we shall continue to condemn what is unwholesome even if it is coming from our camp, we are not fixated like zombie ,and the non release of Sowore does not define the totality of the PMB administration as you all wants us to conclude senselessly.

seunmsg:
Every N[s]igerian with good conscience must demand for the immediate release of Sowore[/s]. There is no justification whatsoever for his continued detention. DSS should save face by releasing him immediately. The international embarrassment this case is causing us is unnecessary.

seunmsg:
Nigeria has always been a cesspit of impunity and corruption. Obasanjo, Yar’adua, Jonathan all abused the powers of their office during their administration. Atiku would have been worse judging by how he abused his office as Vice President between 1999-2003. No sensible Nigerian would have supported Jonathan to continue in 2015 or Atiku to take over in 2019.

Btw, who are the you people? This is about Sowore and not me or the Yoruba ethnic group. Sowore is a fighter who is despised by all our political elites across party divide because he’s fighting for the masses. He fought the draconian military dictators, he fought the cabals of the Yar’adua administration, he fought the corrupt rogues of the Jonathan administration and he’s fighting the impunity of the Buhari administration.

So you see, the joke is on people like you who can’t see the bigger picture due to tribalism. Some of us are guided by altruistic national interest in making our political choices and not stupid tribal interest. We fight for Nigeria and nothing else. Period!

donprinyo:
Nigeria should declare Sowore and supporters terrorists. ASAP. Why would they try to topple a democratic government like Nigeria? My advice to diz terrorists is to start killing and raping people like fulani herdsmen so that Nigeria will spare them.

Oshigun:
Not possible unless Buhari is really not 'alert' as his detractors claim.

Babacele:
Dont come online to lie or talk about things you dont know if you are unable to do research before going public with your ignorance. Soyinka was on BIAFRA SIDE and campaigned against the inhuman treatment of the igbos only for Ojukwu to later join the so called '' KIllers-of- Igbos'' in NPN some years later and that was why Gani and Soyinka never trusted him again till he left the world. So stop lying against Soyinka.

seunmsg:
Nigeria has always been a cesspit of impunity and corruption. Obasanjo, Yar’adua, Jonathan all abused the powers of their office during their administration. Atiku would have been worse judging by how he abused his office as Vice President between 1999-2003. No sensible Nigerian would have supported Jonathan to continue in 2015 or Atiku to take over in 2019.

Btw, who are the you people? This is about Sowore and not me or the Yoruba ethnic group. Sowore is a fighter who is despised by all our political elites across party divide because he’s fighting for the masses. He fought the draconian military dictators, he fought the cabals of the Yar’adua administration, he fought the corrupt rogues of the Jonathan administration and he’s fighting the impunity of the Buhari administration.

So you see, the joke is on people like you who can’t see the bigger picture due to tribalism. Some of us are guided by altruistic national interest in making our political choices and not stupid tribal interest. We fight for Nigeria and nothing else. Period!

freeze001:
There is no crime in fighting for national interest as you claim. The crime is when you employ different standards. If you were bold to call out Jonathan directly for bad governance, do the same to Buhari. For all the time you called a former president clueless and all other uncomplimentary invectives, we expect to do the same to another serving president whose administration is also fraught with bad governance issues. Very simple. For as long as you are unable to do that, hypocrisy becomes you.

TMSMedia:
IgbereTV reports that Nigerian Noble Laureate, Wole Soyinka, said that Department of State Services(DSS) has to release Omoyele Sowore and save Nigeria from further embarrassment from the international community, as Sowore's continued detention is gaining international attention.

This is contained in a statement from Soyinka on Wednesday.

Recall that the DSS has refused to comply with a court order for Sowore’s release. The agency had said it received the court order for his release, but that no one had come to receive him. But it refused to release him still after his lawyers and some civil rights activists came forward. On Tuesday, agents of the service shot at protesters who had gone to the agency’s headquarters to demand his release.

Soyinka said, ”It is heart-warming to witness the determined efforts of “Concerned Nigerians” in defence of these rights. Predictably, the ham-fisted response of the Directorate of State Security (DSS) continues to defy the rulings of the court. The weaponry of lies having been exploded in their faces, they resort to what else? Violence! Violence, including, as now reported, the firing of live bullets,” he said.

“Why the desperation? The answer is straightforward: the government never imagined that the bail conditions for Sowore would ever be met. Even Sowore’s supporters despaired. The bail test was clearly set to fail! It took a while for the projection to be reversed, and it left the DSS floundering. That agency then resorted to childish, cynical lies. It claimed that the ordered release was no longer in their hands, but in Sowore’s end of the transfer. The lie being exploded, what next? Bullets of course!

“​Such a development is not only callous and inhuman, it is criminal. It escalates an already untenable defiance by the state. As I remarked from the onset, this is an act of government insecurity and paranoia that merely defeats its real purpose. And now – bullets? This is no longer comical. Perhaps it is necessary to remind this government of precedents in other lands where, even years after the event, those who trampled on established human rights that generate homicidal impunity are called to account for abuse of power and crimes against humanity.”

“​Enough of this charade, nothing more than a display of crude, naked power. Release Omoyele Sowore and save us further embarrassment in the regard of the world. An apology to the nation by the DSS and the judiciary would also not be out of place. It would go some distance in redeeming the image of an increasingly fascistic agency and reduce the swelling tide of public disillusionment,” he said.

“It would go some distance in redeeming the image of an increasingly fascistic agency and reduce the swelling tide of public disillusionment.”



http://igberetvnews.com/1132283/soyinka-dss-release-sowore-save-nigeria-embarrassment/

freeze001:
Every Nigerian must demand? The few that have demanded have you not seen the pictures and videos of them being threatened and attacked by gun-wielding DSS officials? Is it not the same demand for good governance that landed Sowore in this mess now? Or will you separate good governance from respect for the rule of law including valid court orders?

Be bold enough to criticise Buhari that appointed the head of that office. They are the persons that are directly responsible for this wave of lawlessness that has been the hallmark if this administration. Stop these gentle posts, this was not how you were when PDP/GEJ were in office.

omohayek:
But this is exactly what Sowore has done, which is what has landed him in the illegal detention that tribalists and GEJ fanatics like you are so short-sightedly celebrating. The great irony in your attempt at calling Sowore a hypocrite is that you've only managed to showcase your own brazen hypocrisy: what you really resent is Sowore's having had anything bad to say about your plaster god GEJ, regardless of whether or not those statements were based in fact.

TMSMedia:
IgbereTV reports that Nigerian Noble Laureate, Wole Soyinka, said that Department of State Services(DSS) has to release Omoyele Sowore and save Nigeria from further embarrassment from the international community, as Sowore's continued detention is gaining international attention.

This is contained in a statement from Soyinka on Wednesday.

Recall that the DSS has refused to comply with a court order for Sowore’s release. The agency had said it received the court order for his release, but that no one had come to receive him. But it refused to release him still after his lawyers and some civil rights activists came forward. On Tuesday, agents of the service shot at protesters who had gone to the agency’s headquarters to demand his release.

Soyinka said, ”It is heart-warming to witness the determined efforts of “Concerned Nigerians” in defence of these rights. Predictably, the ham-fisted response of the Directorate of State Security (DSS) continues to defy the rulings of the court. The weaponry of lies having been exploded in their faces, they resort to what else? Violence! Violence, including, as now reported, the firing of live bullets,” he said.

“Why the desperation? The answer is straightforward: the government never imagined that the bail conditions for Sowore would ever be met. Even Sowore’s supporters despaired. The bail test was clearly set to fail! It took a while for the projection to be reversed, and it left the DSS floundering. That agency then resorted to childish, cynical lies. It claimed that the ordered release was no longer in their hands, but in Sowore’s end of the transfer. The lie being exploded, what next? Bullets of course!

“​Such a development is not only callous and inhuman, it is criminal. It escalates an already untenable defiance by the state. As I remarked from the onset, this is an act of government insecurity and paranoia that merely defeats its real purpose. And now – bullets? This is no longer comical. Perhaps it is necessary to remind this government of precedents in other lands where, even years after the event, those who trampled on established human rights that generate homicidal impunity are called to account for abuse of power and crimes against humanity.”

“​Enough of this charade, nothing more than a display of crude, naked power. Release Omoyele Sowore and save us further embarrassment in the regard of the world. An apology to the nation by the DSS and the judiciary would also not be out of place. It would go some distance in redeeming the image of an increasingly fascistic agency and reduce the swelling tide of public disillusionment,” he said.

“It would go some distance in redeeming the image of an increasingly fascistic agency and reduce the swelling tide of public disillusionment.”



http://igberetvnews.com/1132283/soyinka-dss-release-sowore-save-nigeria-embarrassment/

freeze001:
What are you yapping about? You should have taken the time to read through the thread before jumping in with your comments. My post was not directed at Sowore, rather to all them so called Buharists on this forum that never thought 2ice over calling Jonathan names and framed all the propaganda they could in the name of fighting bad governance but are suddenly gentle now that Buhari is clearly even worse than Jonathan ever was. That is why my post was centred on calling out those hypocrites that called Jonathan directly over any perceived wrongdoing committed by other persons just because he was president but find it difficult to maintain such tempo and do same to Buhari now that he is president.

You are quick to start looking for how to throw insults without taking the time to properly digest issues. That's a major character flaw you need to address really quickly.

seguno2:
You have to get your cele dose to reboot your understanding capacity.
When you have, please read my comment again and respond properly.

clarocuzioo:
That's the point, to you people every body that criticizes Buhari is a PDP person or pained by 2015, thats how myopic you people can be, forgetting that their are Patriots and neutrals.

You think everybody cares about the foolishness of PDP and APC, that's why when people claim they are sophisticated we ask if there's a different meaning to that word.

The disaster we saw since 1983 is what you people are seeing in 2017.

Besides I watched you post, you have tactically and systematically avoided calling an spade a spade, saying it's a farm tool.

You have avoided calling out the tyrant and the dictator by its name, same way your masters are asslicking them.

Now you want us to speak against what is being metted to Sowore.

Even from the days of keeping Dasuki against court orders, to the military invasion of Nnamdi Kanu's house and killing of armless civilians, to the illegal invasion of judges houses in a commando style at night, to the illegal removal of Onnoghen, now down to Sowore, what Patriots like us have always advocated for is due process and rule of law, but you were all hailing his tyranical and dictatorial tendencies, until it got to Sowore, now you are calling sensible Nigerians to speak out because the chicken has come home to roast, who knows the next victim.

He is the acusser, the judge and the executor, no respect for institutions and rule of law.

Today look at the disaster we have, just five years of holding sway, and one drug baron is supporting him because he has been promised to take over, it's simply same as a promise made to a woman on bed because you want her to spread her legs.

Who knows who will be next.

Babacele:
Bullcrap! Nobody is begging you to speak about anything especially when you can't see beyond your biased gaze.
Sowore can fight and has the capacity to, and if need be to save this baby from the bad bath water we shall not hesitate to. So no need for any unsolicited help; for your mind!
I have never spared Buhari when it becomes necessary for my allegiance is to Nigeria and not to any sentiment .
No sane lead, i repeat, no sane leader would tolerate Dasuki, Onnoghen and Kanu who are all threats to national security. They are lucky the 1982 Buhari is gone! And if you must know, one of the serious allegation against Sowore is his meeting with Kanu- a persona non-grata who has been advocating for the violent invasion of the Nigerian state; a fraud that campaigned for GEJ in 2015 only to start calling for the destruction of Nigeria when the clueless one lost.

We have the fundamental right to vote that drug Baron or anybody we deem fit come 2023 while you can go vote your Atiku; that is the democratic choice we all have. So let us meet at the polls when the time comes.

clarocuzioo:
That's the point, to you people every body that criticizes Buhari is a PDP person or pained by 2015, thats how myopic you people can be, forgetting that their are Patriots and neutrals.

You think everybody cares about the foolishness of PDP and APC, that's why when people claim they are sophisticated we ask if there's a different meaning to that word.o

The disaster we saw since 1983 is what you people are seeing in 2017.

Besides I watched you post, you have tactically and systematically avoided calling an spade a spade, saying it's a farm tool.

You have avoided calling out the tyrant and the dictator by its name, same way your masters are asslicking them.

Now you want us to speak against what is being metted to Sowore.

Even from the days of keeping Dasuki against court orders, to the military invasion of Nnamdi Kanu's house and killing of armless civilians, to the illegal invasion of judges houses in a commando style at night, to the illegal removal of Onnoghen, now down to Sowore, what Patriots like us have always advocated for is due process and rule of law, but you were all hailing his tyranical and dictatorial tendencies, until it got to Sowore, now you are calling sensible Nigerians to speak out because the chicken has come home to roast, who knows the next victim.

He is the acusser, the judge and the executor, no respect for institutions and rule of law.

Today look at the disaster we have, just five years of holding sway, and one drug baron is supporting him because he has been promised to take over, it's simply same as a promise made to a woman on bed because you want her to spread her legs.

Who knows who will be next.

CavemanDefuturo:
And after demanding that what next? My guy its beyond demanding for his release now...What we should be doing is to help him complete the revolution he wanted to start... Yes! Sowore led a protest and he was fighting for a good cause.. Forget the Political sentiment you guys always attached to it because he contested the last election and failed, does that make him less a Nigerian with the constitutional rights of demanding good governance? Or even engaging in civil disobedience?

Its seem many of you on Nairaland are oblivious of the true nature of things now.. The laws and the constitutional rights of Nigeria and Nigerians has been totally SUSPENDED. The judiciary, Executives and Legislature have all been pocketed by the Presidency. The only law that exists now is Buhari's Law! alias "the Cabals wish is final"
The earlier all of you stop whining and deal with this fact the better for us all. Out of nepotism and blind alliance the southwesterners brought about Buhari.. to come and fight corruption, so they were promised .. But now the Level of looting, borrowing and re-looting going on in this present dispensation is enough to keep Nigeria poor for another 10 productive years if all these continues till 2023. Buhari's is indeed a great historical lesson sent by God to Nigeria.
And for all the docile, ever complaining, irresponsible lazy youths of Nigeria.. You have no idea what these greedy leaders are doing to your future because if you do.. We all by now should be in the streets of Nigeria shutting it down and bringing to an end the reign of this evil regime like Bolivia did few days ago.


Well i live in the Cave what do i know..

jayfolarin:
If you think the devouring beast won't come for you because you didn't help in the creation, you are very delusional. Matter of fact, expect it to reach you very soon

clarocuzioo:
Hahahahajajajaaaa, I laugh in Patience Ozokwor's voice.

It's good your real nature came out, I love that, see how obviously you sounded intellectually empty, we know your type.

Why are you complaining when Buhari held Sowore, when you supported the same ill treatment against other people, you and your kind reeks of hypocrisy and tribalism.

What sane Nigeria has always said is, let the rule of law take it's due course, simple. Is that difficult for your myopic and little mind to comprehend?

Let me tell you on the case of Nnamdi Kanu, that's the dumbest and most wicked act I have ever seen a human being display.

Buhari could have dealt with Nnamdi Kanu without wasting those lives.

He has violated his bail conditions so what they would done is next court hearing, the court will simply revoke his bail conditions, without wasting life.

But because he is allergic to rule of law, he still showed his old self as a leopard cannot change is spot.

Now he has meted same to Sowore and you are nagging.

Did you condemn all those actions all along, even till now? No, hypocrisy.

As for 2023, it's an interesting one, we are watching, you can vote anybody you like, it's your constitutional right and obligation, nobody will stop you.

But what I know is that some people have been made the kind of promise you make to a woman because you need to enter her honey pot,.

Let's watch and see but what am sure is that sensible Nigerians will never allow a Chicago drug Baron access to our National treasury, because he will fret away the treasury with bullion van.


He can lead the "sophisticated" people but not Nigeria.