VIDEO: ‘You see how it feels now to be persecuted’ — Sowore mocks Malami in court, offers him revolutionary cap

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore confronted former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing him of now experiencing the same flawed justice system he once defended.

“You see how it feels now to be p£rsecuted now, when you were with Buhari that time, you were bragging, we warned you then that there’s failure in the justice system but you didn’t listen and now the system is dealing with you”

– Sowore mock!ng Malami in court this morning 😭💔… pic.twitter.com/zpEsO7JUvi

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Human rights activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore on Monday confronted former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing him of now facing the same justice system he once defended while in office. In a video circulating online, Sowore criticised Malami over what he described as systemic failures in the country’s justice system, saying the former minister was now experiencing the consequences firsthand. “You see how it feels now to be persecuted. When you were with Buhari, you were bragging. We warned you then that there was failure in the justice system, but you didn’t listen, and now the system is dealing with you,” Sowore said. “There is failure in the system. The system is dealing with you now.”

The confrontation also featured symbolic gestures, as Sowore offered Malami what he described as a “revolutionary cap,” saying, “I want to give you my cap. This is a revolutionary cap,” in a move seen as highlighting the irony of Malami’s current predicament. Despite his criticism, Sowore acknowledged Malami’s resilience, stating, “At least I’m glad that you are strong,” while maintaining that the former attorney-general was now confronting the same institutional problems long criticised by activists and opposition voices.

Sowore extended his remarks beyond Malami’s case to broader concerns about Nigeria’s justice system, arguing that its failures affect both critics and former power holders. “We are not all on the same side… even the oppressors are oppressing you now,” he said, describing the episode as evidence of deeper systemic flaws. The exchange has since drawn widespread attention online, reigniting debate over accountability and the state of Nigeria’s legal institutions.

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