Sowore criticises Elumelu over arrest of content creators
Omoyele Sowore has condemned the arrest of three people linked to a viral claim about Tony Elumelu. He argued that disputes over online content should be handled as civil issues, not criminal offences. Sowore urged the police to release the detained individuals and criticised the use of police influence in such matters. The United Bank for Africa described the viral claim as false and malicious.
What we know
- Omoyele Sowore criticised the arrest of three individuals over a viral claim involving Tony Elumelu.
- He stated that online content disputes should be treated as civil matters, not criminal offences.
- Sowore called for the immediate release of Kingsley Akunemeihe, Chigozie Success Ihebom, and John Surpruchi Nwanorue.
- United Bank for Africa labelled the viral claim about Tony Elumelu as false, defamatory, and malicious.
- The bank confirmed that law enforcement was involved and warned against sharing the disputed content.
