Nigerian TikToker Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as Seaking, has been released from the custody of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja, days after his rearrest on allegations of cyberbullying.
Seaking was arrested last Thursday on the premises of a Lagos State court, where he had initially faced legal proceedings, and was subsequently transferred to Abuja.
His release was confirmed on Monday by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who revealed that the police initially set stringent bail conditions, requiring a Level 10 or 12 civil servant as a surety.
However, the condition was swiftly rejected, leading to a new agreement in which Sowore himself signed as Seaking’s guarantor for administrative bail.
“We are pleased to confirm that Olumide Ogunsanwo @seaking303 has been released from Nigeria Police Force custody, subsequent to our prompt rejection of the initial bail condition requiring a Level 12 or 10 civil servant, resulting in a swift agreement and release on administrative bail, signed by me,” Sowore wrote on X.
His release comes after the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, publicly called for Seaking’s freedom during a church program on February 7.
Addressing the controversy surrounding Seaking’s arrest, Pastor Adeboye distanced himself from any involvement and urged the police to release the TikToker, stating that the social media influencer was “fulfilling prophecy.”
“I heard that someone lambasted me thoroughly. What is my offence? Because I asked my people to fast for 100 days? I didn’t ask him. I didn’t even ask anyone who isn’t a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God to fast—only my children. God said it would happen,” Adeboye said.
“I was told that some people got angry and went to arrest the fellow. Release him. He is fulfilling prophecy,” he added.
Seaking’s release follows widespread public outcry and efforts by legal activists, including Inibehe Effiong, Adeyanju Deji, Tope Temokun, and Marshal D.F. Abubakar.
