The Department of State Service (DSS) have written a letter to X (Twitter) demanding the immediate removal of a tweet posted by human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, within 24 hours.
The secret police are threatening legal action against X if it fails to comply.
The letter from B. Bamigboye, representing the Director General of State Services, addressed to the Chairman and CEO of X Corp., Elon Musk. It demands the immediate removal of a tweet posted by Omoyele Sowore on August 25, 2025, via his verified X handle.
The tweet in question allegedly disparages the President Tinubu, claiming he lied about the absence of corruption in his regime during a trip to Brazil. The letter argues that this tweet constitutes misleading information, hate speech, incitement to violence, and a threat to national security, violating Nigerian laws including the Criminal Code Act and the Cyber Crimes Act 2025.
The DSS accused Sowore of intentionally harming the President’s reputation and Nigeria’s image, potentially inciting unrest among the President’s supporters.
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