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I Would Have Sued Tinubu For Defamation If I Was Given National Award – Sowore

I Would Have Sued Tinubu For Defamation If I Was Given National Award – Sowore

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 Some Nigerians believe that activists like Sowore should have been listed among the awardees.

 
Popular socio-political activist, Omoyele Sowore has revealed how he would have reacted if he had been given a national award.
 
According to him, he would have taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu.
 
Recall that the president on Thursday released the official list of 102 awardees for the 2025 Democracy Day National Honours.
 
The list comprises Nigerians both living and dead, who had contributed to the country’s democratic journey.
 
Some Nigerians believe that activists like Sowore should have been listed among the awardees.
 
However, in a post on his official Facebook page on Friday, the former presidential candidate said he would have rejected the award.
 
According to Sowore, he would not only reject the award but also sue the president for defamation.
 
He wrote, “If I were mistakenly included by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his “National Award” list, I would not only reject and denounce the award but also take definitive legal action for defamation”.
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