Drama Unfolds As Police Make U-Turn, Postpone Sowore’s Interrogation

The Nigeria Police Force has reversed its decision and indefinitely postponed the scheduled invitation of former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore.

Sowore was earlier summoned to appear before the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit in Abuja on Monday over allegations involving forgery and inciting public disturbance. According to the police, the case was initially filed on July 31, with Sowore reportedly mentioned prominently.

However, in a new development, the police have called off the meeting without setting a new date.

In a message shared by Sowore on Saturday evening, the police cited the unavailability of the Monitoring Unit’s head, Deputy Commissioner of Police Akin Fakorede, who has been dispatched on an urgent national assignment to the North-East.

The notice from Investigating Officer Hafiz Garba reads:

“Please be informed that your meeting with DCP Akin Fakorede, Head of IGP Monitoring Unit, slated for Monday, 4th August 2025, has been postponed.
This is due to the unavailability of the Head on that date, as he will be attending to an urgent national assignment in the North East. A new date will be fixed and you will be notified accordingly.”