Nigerian Reacts As DSS Release Sowore, Dasuki

Naija News reported earlier that the Department of State Service (DSS) on Tuesday finally released the Convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore from detention.

This followed a directive given by Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, in a statement issued today.

Malami had also ordered the release of Ex-National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, who had been in the DSS Custody since December 29, 2015.

Meanwhile, Nigerians have taken to Twitter to react, see reactions below:

 

Those that defended the DDS for re-arresting Omoyele Sowore just 2 weeks ago must be feeling very stupid now. Some even said we should appreciate the ‘freedom’ we are enjoying. Disgraceful and embarrassing sycophancy.

— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) December 24, 2019

https://twitter.com/YoungOtutu/status/1209498041838911491

Sowore and Dasuki to be released is a small victory for Democracy, a triumph of laws over the caprices of man and proof that no man should be above the law.

No commendations for the Buhari regime here: they can get that from the shameless ones who once justified the illegality.

— 'Demola Olarewaju (@DemolaRewaju) December 24, 2019

I can feel it in my bones: Many of those that supported the illegal detention of Dasuki & Sowore are waiting for their influencer to find a positive angle to the govt decision to release them or to find a way to pour their frustrations on someone… anyone… before they tweet.😂

— Dr Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) December 24, 2019

https://twitter.com/M_Abba_/status/1209489529348018197

Sad to see that until the US Congress formally demanded that the government “show leadership” on the Sowore matter, the government held him, despite the outcry of well meaning Nigerians, including some of their renowned supporters. Not a good look. Colonial mentality still.

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) December 24, 2019

I can tell you authoritatively that 4 people fought from within to get Dasuki & Sowore released & eventually managed to convince Buhari. They are Abba Kyari, Malami, Hadi Sirika and Kayode Fayemi. They represent the liberal and cerebal wing of the Buhari Govt. & I commend them.

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) December 24, 2019

As we welcome the "political" release order on Dasuki and Sowore, the focus must now shift from "release from detention" to true freedom. Part of Sowore's bail conditions says he cannot leave Abuja, must surrender his passport and cannot SPEAK to the press. No true freedom yet.

— Ohimai Amaize (@MrFixNigeria) December 24, 2019

https://twitter.com/MuhdDarazo/status/1209494907901136897

Breaking: The FG has ordered the immediate release of the convener of #RevolutionNow movement Comrade Omoyele Sowore. Dare to struggle! Dare to win! pic.twitter.com/l153QAhU3G

— Towolawi Jamiu #EndSarsNow (@jharmo) December 24, 2019

The court which has the Constitutional POWER, at different times ordered his release but the FG refused.

The supposed release of Omoyele Sowore's is not a display of goodwill or good intentions by the FG.

It's is as a result of intense pressure and possible civil unrest.

— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) December 24, 2019

FULL STATEMENT: The Federal Government has directed the release of former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and Mr. Omoyele Sowore of Sahara Reporters, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, signed. pic.twitter.com/GJWXDkjiis

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) December 24, 2019

Abobaku Twitter, how far?

Your gods have released Sowore and Dasuki o.

Errm, do you want to condemn your gods now since you were convinced holding them against court orders was perfectly okay?

Or, are your gods also right to have released them?

Both actions were right?

LOL

— Nedu Ekeke #LekkiMassacre (@Nedunaija) December 24, 2019

https://twitter.com/AriyoAristotle/status/1209481370462031872

The attack on Deji was led by Kabiru Ibrahim Dallah, among other things, a NANS and NYCN activist. Same guy who was hired by the SSS to recruit urchins who protested at Sowore's hearing 3 weeks pic.twitter.com/ewwpG2ViHb

— Dr Great Oracle (@AbdulMahmud01) December 23, 2019

Sowore released for the ‘’second time’’ in two weeks with a revolutionary smile.

No way for third time agenda please😀 💃 pic.twitter.com/gx2FfBfEEl

— Kikelomo sowore (@KikelomoSowore) December 24, 2019

Correction:::

FG bows to pressure, orders the immediate release of Col. Dasuki and Sowore.

Full details later…..

— Henry Shield (@henryshield) December 24, 2019

Since the DSS no longer obey court orders, let's see if they would obey Attorney General order on the release of Dasuki&Omoyele Sowore.

We can conclude then that the DSS is above the law and the courts of the FRN.

It took punch to call him Major General & possible US sanctions.

— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) December 24, 2019