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United States — United States Department of State & Nigeria — African Action Congress

9 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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United States — United States Department of State: The DSS is the detaining agency, acting under drone regulations. Its reputation may suffer from accusations of political bias.
Nigeria — African Action Congress: The AAC is Sowore's party, which has supported calls for Sodiq's release.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State faced strong condemnation from the Nigeria Labour Congress for its 'bullish behavior' and 'mass intimidation' during the arrest of Omoyele Sowore, which was seen as a threat to democracy and a departure from its constitutional mandate.
Nigeria — African Action Congress: Omoyele Sowore, a chieftain and former presidential candidate of the Nigeria — African Action Congress, was the subject of the controversial arrest by the United States — United States Department of State.
Jun 25, 2026 · 9 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The DSS is the prosecuting agency, seeking to foreclose the defence. Its actions are central to the trial's progress.
Nigeria — African Action Congress: Sowore is a former presidential candidate of the AAC; the trial may influence the party's political image.
Aug 03, 2026 · 8 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State is prosecuting Omoyele Sowore in the criminal defamation case, actively pursuing legal action against him.
Nigeria — African Action Congress: Omoyele Sowore is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria — African Action Congress, and the ongoing trial could affect the party's public perception and its candidate's ability to participate in future elections.
Jun 04, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State (DSS) is prosecuting Omoyele Sowore on behalf of the Federal Government for alleged cybercrime and criminal defamation. They are responsible for bringing the charges and verifying the bail sureties.
Nigeria — African Action Congress: Omoyele Sowore is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria — African Action Congress. The party's supporters rallied outside the court, demanding his release and advocating for free speech.
Jun 30, 2026 · 20 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: Prosecuting agency; its involvement raises concerns about use of security services for political cases.
Nigeria — African Action Congress: Sowore's political party; the trial may affect its public image.
Jul 13, 2026 · 65 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State is prosecuting Omoyele Sowore for cyberbullying, and its lawyer successfully argued against the adjournment, pushing the case forward.
Nigeria — African Action Congress: Omoyele Sowore is the presidential candidate for the Nigeria — African Action Congress, and the trial's timing could impact his political activities.
Jun 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State is mentioned in the context of a case against Omoyele Sowore, but it is not directly related to his policy proposals.
Nigeria — African Action Congress: The Nigeria — African Action Congress is the political party whose presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, is making these proposals, which are central to its platform.
Jul 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: Security agency involved in election security. Its neutrality is crucial.
Nigeria — African Action Congress: Minor party participating in election. Its candidate signed peace accord.
Jul 18, 2026 · 451 articles
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