Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has demanded that the Federal Government demolish the mansions of corrupt politicians, arguing that properties acquired through the theft of public funds should face the same penalties as those used by kidnappers.
Sowore’s demand follows the Oyo State Government's recent
demolition of a three-bedroom apartment in Ibadan. The property was reportedly
used by kidnappers to hold Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul—sister to a
former Minister of Power—and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul,
hostage.
In a sharp critique of government policy, Sowore maintained
that if the administration is committed to destroying properties linked to
criminal activity, the law must be applied equally. He insisted that the lavish
estates of corrupt public officials and treasury looters deserve immediate
demolition under the same legal and moral prin
His post reads
''There is
no reason why the demolition of houses should be limited only to k!dnappers.
If the
government truly believes that property acquired through or used for criminal
activity should be destroyed immediately, then the same principle must apply to
politicians, Public treasury looting is a form of k!dnapping too, it k!dnaps
healthcare, education, jobs, infrastructure, and the future of millions of
Nigerians.
Public
officials, and other powerful individuals who steal public funds to build
mansions and acquire vast assets should have their mansion demolished.''
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