“Sowore don’t pass out oooo” — Protesters shout as Sowore passes out after police tear gas protesters in Abuja
A wave of concern swept through a protest in Abuja on Thursday after human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Soworereportedly crashed during a protest in the Federal Capital Territory.
The protest, which focused on insecurity and other pressing national issues, he was briefly confused as protesters rushed to help Sowore after he passed out in the crowd.
Eyewitnesses at the scene were heard shouting in panic as protesters gathered around the activists.
In a video that has been circulating on social networks, voices can be heard shouting: “Sowore don’t faint oooo, they din kpai him oooo,” while others tried to clear the area and render aid.
The protest ended as Sowore was evacuated
According to reports from the scene, Sowore was quickly moved away from the protest by vehicle after the incident. The circumstances that led to his collapse were not immediately clear.
The demonstration attracted participants who demanded government action on insecurity and other socio-economic challenges affecting Nigerians.
However, the focus shifted for a moment after an unexpected incident involving an activist.
Public reactions
Ezekiel wrote: “But the police must not shoot tear gas at bandits, but for innocent people who are capable.”
Deborah wrote: “It’s good… How did he do it, but VDM doesn’t own anything like this…. I come in peace.”
Stanley wrote: “People who cannot protest, go out on the street, fight for their rights, behind the keyboard mock the man who has enough courage to go out on the street.
People who have not eaten since morning are busy mocking the man who could have stayed at home and enjoyed his own money but went out to seek good governance. Suffering and smiling.”
Endurance wrote: “Thank God they didn’t shoot the protesters. The Nigerian police are always used by politicians in this country. May God help us Amen.”
Final point wrote: “The person who wants to be the next president doesn’t fall in the first place on the economy, and never starts to control… What kind of country is this?”
Watch the video here…
“Sowore don’t pass out oooo” — protestors chant after armed police fired tear gas at Sowore at point-blank range during a June 12 protest in Abuja. pic.twitter.com/q3bKguHWDz
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) June 12, 2026
