Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has successfully regained access to his official Facebook page after it was temporarily disabled. The page, which serves as a significant platform for his political activism with over 800,000 followers, is now back online.

According to reports, the deactivation occurred following a series of posts in which Sowore, the founder of Sahara Reporters and former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, criticized Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Sources suggest that the page was taken down due to mass reporting by supporters of Obi.

Upon regaining access to his platform, Sowore addressed his followers with a message expressing gratitude for their support during the period his page was inaccessible.

"Welcome back everyone! I appreciate your support and concern during my absence. Rest assured that the momentum of our revolutionary struggles will be maintained until we WIN. Aluta Continua!" Sowore wrote.

The activist's return to the platform has reportedly been met with widespread support from his followers, many of whom see the restoration of his page as a victory for freedom of expression in Nigeria's increasingly polarized political landscape.

This incident highlights the growing influence of social media in Nigerian politics and the challenges faced by political figures who use these platforms to express controversial opinions. It also raises questions about the power of coordinated mass reporting campaigns to temporarily silence political voices on major social media platforms.

Sowore, known for his activism and outspoken criticism of various political figures, has reaffirmed his commitment to continuing his political activism despite the temporary setback.