SOWORE: Between The Rule Of Law And The Rule Of Might, Auchi Indigenes React

Indigenes of Auchi Sacred Kingdom have together with their counterparts within and outside the shores of Nigeria reacted to the scene that has played out and led to the rearrest of the convener of #RevolutionNow Omoyele Sowore barely 24hours after he gained freedom in Abuja.

The incidence which has sparked diverse reactions occasioned by the silence of the presidency on same, is in the thinking of many an error on the part of the DSS to act as the Judge of its own case.

As a result, some indigenes of Auchi Sacred Kingdom have taken the instrumentality of the new media to air their opinions.

“I don’t adore or have soft spots for Sowore.

In as much as Sowore called for a revolution and what some guys would think or say about the unending detention of the man, whom I don’t adore, the man should be released. Those calling for his continued incarceration are only sounding vindictive and voicing their animosity against Sowore.

None of us will swear on his life that Nigerian lives have appreciated in line with the expectations we all shared in 2015.

There’s a proverb which says “it is the man who doesn’t place himself in the position of others that will always commit a crime of murder.” Before anyone voices inanity, he should first consider and critique himself, his deeds, and so on. It is easy to pour out slimy verbiage when we are not the ones affected. Words to ponder over.” _Aliu S. Momodu

Stating further that what transpired is a show of shame, Aliu reiterates his disappointment thus,

“considering the show of shame that took place in the court over the rearrest of Sowore by the DSS, it occurs to me that the PMB Administration has decided to tow the path of autocracy in his leadership style in Nigeria.

The event is a gruesome reminder of the past. The past is wrapped in repulsive feelings which are still fresh in living memory…”

Hafiz Lawal a young activist from Iyekhe and an ardent follower of the embattled Publisher of SAHARA Report has also voiced his dissatisfaction in the ensuing saga that has played out in the case between Sowore and DSS. 

“the rearrest of Sowore is an attack on our freedom and dignity and as a Nigerian citizen, I feel it should have never happened. It is a rape on our democracy.

Those who see nothing wrong in that are heartless and are hypocrites. It would be laughable to see any Nigerian who came out in defense of these thugs.

Buhari and DSS should simply obey court orders and put an end to impunity to pave way for a robust Nigeria” _He said.

Additionally, a very popular Buharist on Facebook and son of Auchi who goes by the name Bubu Shuaib Abubakar Gcfr  posted, 

“Nigeria na our property.

You can never be more NIGERIAN than a fellow Nigerian.

Just because you are privileged to be on top today doesn’t give you the right to mess with our freedom of expression. Stop letting your dogs out at the slightest provocation…”

It should be recalled that in preparation for the planned revolution that led to his arrest, Omoyele Sowore had on the 25^th of July 2019 said, 

“I’m not talking about protest. I’m embarking on a revolution. 85% of Nigerians are in support. Don’t tell me about legal implication or what the judge will say. We will bundle Buhari out of that place… the DSS will seize to exist.”

While some see his current predicament as nemesis following his role in the activities that led to bringing into power President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, others are concerned with the manner with which the Executive has handled their part of the game.

A constitutional lawyer, Liborous Oshoma on Arise TV on Saturday the 7th of December stated in strong terms that though Sowore may have violated one of his bail conditions, the DSS displayed a show of what he described as the Rule of Might against the Rule of Law which clearly unveils a clear indication of disrespect for the Judiciary by the Executive.

“the sanctity of our judicial process has been violated as this is not about Sowore but about Judicial processes.” He said.

Going forward, he stated that no investor will like to continue doing business with one who does not obey its own laws.

Oshoma corroborated the event as one of the numerous unfortunate activities of hatred on the part of the executive that have begotten hate upon the masses and stated that invasion of constitutional processes by DSS, inability to fulfill campaign promises, failure to pay salaries as well as violence marred electoral processes can only ingrain the seed of hatred in the hearts of the masses.

Meanwhile, popular Nigerian Musical super star Davido has also tweeted that if a child had dreams of becoming a lawyer or judge, after having seen what transpired in court yesterday, he’ll no longer see such dreams as lofty.

Professor Wole Soyinka has this to say, 

“little did I suspect that the state children of disobedience (DSS) would aspire to the level of the African Wild Dogs…”

Additionally, the Nigerian Bar Association is currently demanding the immediate sack of the Director General of the DSS Yusuf Mogaji Bichi, stating that he has displayed gross irresponsibility in his duties and recent dealings with the Judiciary in the course of handling Sowore’s case.

I am happy that the people of Auchi Sacred Kingdom have expressed their views on the matter as this goes to show how much we can contribute to national development through electioneering as well as constructive criticisms of those that have been voted into power but then the following questions are begging for answers;

When will the Executive right her wrongs on matters of obeying court orders? When will those at the helm of affairs realize that power is transient? When will Nigerians be purged off the hate that has been planted by insecurity, unemployment amongst other dastard circumstances that come with being Nigerian?

_Jeremiah Enaholo Kadiri