September 25, 2019

What we want is one thing, and what will happen maybe be totally different. That difference is known as reality. The philosophy of focusing on what actually happens rather than on what you would want to happen is called realism. In jurisprudence, it is called the realist school of thought. Even Falana knew that DSS would not release Sowore now. Indeed, he should be surprised if they did. Then he should wonder why they did not release El-Zakzaky with 25 million followers that are willing to die for his release, or why they did not release Nnamdi Kanu, when the court first ordered them to release him. What bothers me is that you keep quiet when DSS is doing the same thing to others, but make so much noise when they do it to your friend. This is where DPA is different. We are constantly seeking to change every vestige of injustice in Nigeria. We don't wait until our friend is in trouble before we come out to demand for justice. As I predicted earlier, Sowore will be arraigned and remanded in Kuje rather than release him. Don't get me wrong. I do not support DSS on Sowore. What I'm doing is to refuse to pretend that a leopard is an antelope. Until you join the comprehensive effort to ensure justice for all, your selective effort to ensure justice for some, but not others, will fail. Sowore is going through the reality of Nigeria. And I repeat, Sowore has supported that reality when others were at the receiving end. This is what we expect DSS to do. They may release him and rearrest him on the spot. They may just rush him to court to arraign him. They may also cook up other ways to continue to keep him. Certain things going on out there will not make a difference. DSS will try to resist pressure. I know the matter will be resolved, and quite dramatically, but not the way you guys expect. Take out all the student union elements in your approach.  Until we change the institutions involved in Nigeria justice system, what you see now is like seeing 4 after adding 2 and 2. There should be no surprises. If Sowore is arraigned tomorrow or whenever he is arraigned, he will probably be meeting Emeka Ugwuonye. I am sure Emeka will be nice and kind to him, and even teach him some survival skills he would need in prison.   Keep watching events.