You See How It Feels To Be Persecuted Now, Sowore Taunts Malami In Court 

By Olumuyiwa Olumuyiwa

Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday, lectured  former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on the vicissitudes of life, pointing out how the balance of power has shifted against the Birnin-Kebbi-born legal luminary.

Sowore schooled Malami in the ways of the world, particularly the transience of power, during their encounter at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

He taunted the former attorney general about his role during the Buhari administration and his stance on the rule of law and the justice system.

In a video circulating online, Sowore was seen addressing Malami directly, saying the former Minister of Justice was now experiencing the same system he once defended.

“You see how it feels now to be persecuted. When you were with Buhari at that time, you were bragging. We warned you then that there is failure in the justice system, but you didn’t listen, and now the system is dealing with you,” Sowore said.

He added, “There is failure in the system. The system is dealing with you now.”

Sowore, who has had several encounters with law enforcement agencies in the past, also made symbolic gestures during the exchange, offering Malami a “revolutionary cap.”

“I want to give you my cap. This is a revolutionary cap,” he said.

Despite his criticism, Sowore acknowledged Malami’s resilience, stating, “At least I’m glad that you are strong.”

The activist stressed that the flaws in the country’s justice system is like a falling sky that spares no one adding that both  critics and former officials are certainly going to bear the brunt.

“We are not all on the same side… even the oppressors are oppressing you now,” he said.

Sowore further reiterated his long-held position on governance and accountability in Nigeria.

“As far as the Nigeria project is concerned, no matter how powerful you people are, we will never support you. We are resilient till tomorrow,” he said.

Malami, who responded briefly during the exchange, maintained that he remained engaged with legal proceedings.

“I can never be down. Well, I have been attending all my court sittings. I will keep attending. And I remain strong,” he said.