DSS demands removal of Sowore’s tweet accusing Tinubu of corruption

By Shamsudeen Abubakar

The Department of State Services (DSS) has formally demanded immediate removal of a tweet by Omoyele Sowore within 24 hours, threatening legal action if the demand is not met.

The tweet, originally posted on Sunday 8, September, 2025 by Imran Muhammad known on X (formerly Twitter) as Imranmuhdz, a Buharist and APC member, quickly went viral. Within 25 hours, it amassed 208 reposts, 1,173 likes, 180,000 views, and 40 quote tweets, demonstrating its wide reach and influence.

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According to Imran, the DSS letter was signed by B. Bamigboye on behalf of the Director General of State Services, targets a tweet posted from Sowore’s verified X account posted on August 25, 2025.

The tweet reportedly accused President Tinubu of lying about the absence of corruption in his administration during a recent trip to Brazil. The DSS contends that the tweet amounts to spreading misleading information, hate speech, incitement to violence, and poses a threat to national security, violating the Criminal Code Act and the Cyber Crimes Act 2025.

“The tweet in question allegedly disparages the President Tinubu, claiming he lied about the absence of corruption in his regime during a trip to Brazil. The letter argues that this tweet constitutes misleading information, hate speech, incitement to violence, and a threat to national security, violating Nigerian laws including the Criminal Code Act and the Cyber Crimes Act 2025,” part of the statements reads.

Furthermore, the agency accuses Sowore of deliberately damaging the President’s reputation and tarnishing Nigeria’s image. It warns that such statements could invite unrest among supporters of the President.

Furthermore, the agency accuses Sowore of deliberately damaging the President’s reputation and tarnishing Nigeria’s image. It warns that such statements could invite unrest among the supporters of the President.