Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has been hospitalized after being reportedly attacked by suspected political thugs in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Sowore, who is in Ekiti for his 2027 campaign activities and the Ikogosi Marathon, was attacked at a restaurant in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti shortly after an interview at MIDAS FM 90.5
Initial posts on his X handle alarmed the nation.
“Thugs just attacked us inside a restaurant in Ado Ekiti”
“Armed thugs kidnap Sowore. His current location is unknown!”
In a video from his hospital bed, Sowore accused individuals linked to the Ekiti State Government House of carrying out the attack, and alleged that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) provided tracking and operational support.
“This is the level of infamy to which Nigeria has been subjected! Those who brutally attacked us in Ado-Ekiti today came from the Government House @ekitistategov. They are well known, and they were provided with tracking and operational support by the @OfficialDSSNG.”
He claimed DSS operatives had been trailing and harassing him since his arrival on Thursday, even threatening a restaurant manager who served them.
He declared: “THERE WAS NO ALTERCATION! WE WERE ATTACKED!”
Unconfirmed reports claim his brother and some supporters were macheted and also injured.
The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed the incident. Spokesman SP Sunday Abutu said police were alerted to an altercation at the restaurant, swiftly mobilized, and rescued Sowore.
“Mr Sowore was not kidnapped. He sustained a minor injury and is currently receiving medical attention at the Police Hospital, Ado-Ekiti,” police said.
Commissioner of Police Michael Falade has ordered a discreet investigation to identify those culpable.
The Ekiti State Government and DSS are yet to officially respond to Sowore’s allegations.
Sowore is currently receiving treatment at the Police Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, and has vowed: “We won’t back down! We have a country to liberate!”
