Sowore Blasts Police as “Private Army of the Rich” Over Troll’s Two-Year Jail Term

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A social media user was sentenced to two years in prison without the option of a fine for posting malicious comments about Adekunle Gold and Simi’s daughter. Omoyele Sowore has criticised this move, calling the police a “private army of the rich.” He reminded Nigerians that Adekunle Gold once used the same freedom of expression to criticise former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012. Sowore argued that free speech should apply equally to everyone, regardless of status. He urged security agencies to stop enforcing harsh cybercrime penalties for mere online banter.

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