SSS Responds to Atiku’s Allegations on Sowore and ADC Governorship Candidate

In a statement released on Tuesday, the State Security Service (SSS) has addressed allegations attributed to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), concerning attacks on Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the ADC governorship candidate. According to Premium Times Nigeria, Atiku had not directly mentioned the SSS in his post, but the agency has now responded to the allegations. The SSS stated that it did not organize protests in Sokoto State, as had been suggested by some reports. This response comes after Atiku had criticized the government for the treatment of Sowore, who was arrested and detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) in 2019. Sowore, a prominent activist and journalist, had been campaigning against police brutality and corruption in Nigeria. The ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Umar-Sadiq Umar, was also reportedly attacked and beaten by a mob in September 2026. The SSS’s response to Atiku’s allegations is significant, as it indicates that the agency is aware of the criticism and is taking steps to clarify its role in the incidents. This story matters to Nigerian readers because it sheds light on the ongoing political tensions in the country and the efforts of key figures, such as Atiku and Sowore, to hold the government accountable for its actions.