SOWORE REVEALS HE ASKED AMAECHI TO APOLOGISE AFTER NBA CONFERENCE CLASH

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has disclosed that he asked former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to apologise following a confrontation involving the two men at the Nigerian Bar Association conference.

Sowore said the incident occurred during the NBA conference and involved a disagreement between him and Amaechi. He explained that rather than allowing the confrontation to escalate, he sought an apology from the former minister as a way of resolving the matter.

According to Sowore, the encounter attracted attention because of the personalities involved and the setting in which it occurred. The NBA conference brought together lawyers, politicians, public officials and other prominent Nigerians, making the incident a notable moment at the gathering.

The activist has remained outspoken on political and national issues, while Amaechi is a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and a former governor of Rivers State. Their reported confrontation therefore generated reactions, particularly among attendees and observers of the conference.

Sowore's account adds another dimension to the controversy, as he explained his position on how the disagreement should have been handled. He maintained that seeking an apology was part of his attempt to address the situation rather than allow it to develop into a bigger dispute.

The incident comes amid wider discussions at the NBA conference on Nigeria's political and legal environment, including concerns about governance, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Sowore's disclosure is expected to keep attention on the circumstances surrounding the clash and the reactions of those involved.