'The man who led assault in opposition to me is on Ekiti govt payroll' – Sowore

The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has made a stunning revelation in regards to the assault on him in Ado-Ekiti.

Speaking throughout an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Sowore stated the person who led the thugs that attacked him is on the payroll of the Ekiti State authorities.

According to him, the suspect is a recognized political thug within the state who has been settled with a authorities appointment.

“The guy that led my attack is on Ekiti govt payroll. He is not a hidden person. He is a Senior Special Assistant to the Governor. I have his name, I have his picture,” Sowore stated.

He alleged that the assault was state-sponsored to cease him from mobilising youths within the state in opposition to the federal government.

Sowore stated he has proof, together with photos and movies, displaying the suspect on the scene of the assault directing the thugs, calling on the Inspector General of Police to arrest and prosecute the suspect instantly.

“If the police are serious, they should go and arrest him today. He is in Government House, collecting salary from taxpayers money while leading thugs to beat citizens,” he added.

Sowore stated the police and the Department of State Services, DSS, have refused to behave as a result of the suspect is near the federal government.

At the time of submitting this report, the Ekiti State authorities is but to react to the allegation.