Afenifere Youth Condemns Campaign of Calumny against IGP, Yoruba Office holders

fenifere Youth Coalition has condemned the campaign of calumny against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and other Yoruba public office holders by some perons, including the publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the coordinator of the group, Adebayo Salami, said Sowore’s attack on the person of the […]

fenifere Youth Coalition has condemned the campaign of calumny against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and other Yoruba public office holders by some perons, including the publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore.

Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the coordinator of the group, Adebayo Salami, said Sowore’s attack on the person of the IGP is part of the larger agenda to destabilize the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

The group described the actions as unacceptable, and as Yoruba youths committed to the peace and progress of the country, it has refused to sit idly while such reckless behaviour continues unchecked.

The youth group said Sowore has built a career out of harassing, defaming, and undermining public officials, and it is time to set the record straight.

It said: “Recently he posted a self-indicting video evidence of himself where he was seen resisting and obstructing public officers doing their job, disobedience to lawful orders, cyberstalking, and portraying actions allegedly aimed at preventing arrests.

“His attack on the IGP is not just a random act of provocation; it is part of his larger agenda to destabilize the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“This is unacceptable, and as Yoruba youths committed to the peace and progress of our land, we refuse to sit idly by while such reckless behavior continues unchecked.

“It is undeniable that Sowore thrives on controversy, baseless activism, and political blackmail. His entire career revolves around inciting protests, misleading the public, and portraying himself as a hero of democracy while actually serving the interest of anyone readily available to pay his price.

“Moreover, he is nothing but a bitter loser who has failed repeatedly at the polls and now seeks relevance by attacking those in government.

“His inability to secure even a fraction of national support during his presidential run under the African Action Congress (AAC) exposed his lack of leadership capacity.

“Instead of engaging in constructive opposition, he has chosen the path of malicious falsehoods, cyberbullying, and outright defamation.

“Undoubtedly, his actions show that he is more interested in anarchy than governance. His threats to bring down President Tinubu’s government are not just reckless but also a clear indication of his anti-democratic tendencies.

“Sowore’s penchant for false accusations and digital harassment has finally caught up with him. The 16-count cybercrime charges filed against him are evident to his continued abuse of online platforms to spread lies and incite chaos.

“Nevertheless, instead of addressing these charges maturely, Sowore continues to play the victim while misleading his gullible supporters.

“It is worth noting that while IGP Kayode Egbetokun has shown maturity and respect for the rule of law by taking legal action against him, Sowore has chosen to manipulate public sentiment by playing the victim card, and making unrepentant noises on his social media handles.”

According to the group, the law must take its full course on Sowore’s accusations against the IGP and the police. The group commended Egbetokun for choosing legal redress rather than resorting to intimidation or abuse of power.

It stated that no individual, regardless of their self-acclaimed status, should be above the law.