Sowore Calls for Mass Revolution as Nigeria Faces Economic and Governance Crisis

Prominent Nigerian activist, journalist, and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has once again called for a mass revolution, asserting that meaningful change in Nigeria can only be achieved by removing what he terms “unfit leaders” and ensuring fair redistribution of the country’s resources.

PulseNets learnt that Sowore’s remarks, widely obtained by several media outlets including Daily Post Nigeria, Politics Nigeria, and Nigerian Eye, underscore growing public frustration over persistent hardship, insecurity, electoral irregularities, and perceived mismanagement under the Tinubu administration. He described the revolution as a necessary step to “take back our country” and remedy systemic failures that have left millions struggling with poverty and hunger.

Key Highlights from Sowore’s Latest Statements

Revolution as Inevitable: Sowore told PulseNets that peaceful protests alone may no longer suffice, warning that mounting anger could escalate into a nationwide movement if economic conditions worsen further.

Wealth Redistribution and Leadership Change: The activist explicitly linked his call to removing the “wrong people” from positions of power and ensuring citizens receive a fair share of national wealth.

Context of Recent Actions: PulseNets learnt that Sowore’s remarks follow his active involvement in protests at the National Assembly demanding mandatory electronic transmission of electoral results. He described these demonstrations as “just the beginning” of the broader confrontations required to overhaul Nigeria’s political system.

Analysts noted that this rhetoric echoes Sowore’s long-standing #RevolutionNow campaign, which started in 2019 and led to his arrest on treason charges, later dropped in 2024 after prolonged legal battles. He has consistently positioned himself as a revolutionary figure, warning that Nigeria’s challenges demand radical, people-led transformation rather than incremental reforms or elite-led solutions.

Public and Online Reactions

The statement has sparked wide reactions on social media platforms including X:

• Supporters told PulseNets that the timing is critical, highlighting surging living costs, insecurity, and declining trust in public institutions.

• Critics, such as investigative journalist David Hundeyin, argued Sowore acts as a “funded disruptor,” whose prominent branding—including orange berets and vocal activism—limits broader grassroots appeal.

• Others emphasised that genuine change should be grassroots and leaderless, detaching the concept of “revolution” from any single figure, including Sowore.

No immediate plans for a nationwide movement were detailed, PulseNets learnt, but Sowore’s history suggests further escalation could occur if public discontent intensifies—especially with the 2027 elections approaching and ongoing debates over electoral transparency, economic hardship, and security.

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This development underscores Nigeria’s growing political polarization, where calls for radical change coexist with skepticism about who would lead or benefit from such movements. In a country where past protests, such as #EndSARS, demonstrated both potential and peril, Sowore’s latest push raises questions about whether mass mobilization can deliver systemic change—or risk state repression.

PulseNets also obtained insights suggesting that in regions like Port Harcourt, a hub of Niger Delta activism and economic grievances, Sowore’s message may resonate strongly amid disputes over oil revenues and regional unrest.