Nigeria’s opposition is raising concerns over the extended detention of two prominent political figures: former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and activist Omoyele Sowore. Both men are currently facing legal proceedings initiated by the Department of State Services (DSS). El-Rufai, a former governor turned opposition member, and Sowore, a well-known activist and politician, appeared in court separately this week. Despite calls for their release, both remain in custody as of this report. The opposition alleges the detentions are politically motivated and represent a crackdown on dissent. The DSS has not publicly commented on the specific charges or the duration of the detentions. The cases are drawing attention to the state of political freedoms in Nigeria.