2023 Nigerian presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, was detained at Lagos Airport on January 12, alleging a government watchlist and rights violation.

Omoyele Sowore, a Nigerian human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate, was stopped by immigration officials at Lagos Airport on January 12 while attempting to travel to Ghana. He claims he is on a government watchlist, which he views as a violation of his rights. Sowore has a history of harassment and detention due to his activism, including a previous arrest in September 2022 when his passport was confiscated.