Lere Olayinka Labels Sowore a “Cashtivist,” Alleges Blackmail Over Son’s School Fees!

Lere Olayinka Labels Sowore a “Cashtivist,” Alleges Blackmail Over Son’s School Fees!

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Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Abuja – Political commentator Lere Olayinka has taken aim at activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore, branding him a “cashtivist” — a term implying activism for financial gain.

In a post that has stirred heated reactions online, Olayinka shared screenshots alleging that Sowore pays over $20,000 per term for his son’s education abroad. He questioned how Sowore funds such luxury while constantly presenting himself as a people’s advocate.

“He collects huge money by blackmailing people and then turns around to call others corrupt,” Olayinka claimed.

Background

• Olayinka has long been a critic of Sowore, often accusing him of hypocrisy.
• Sowore has previously faced scrutiny over funding sources for his activism and media operations, though he maintains his transparency.
• This latest claim adds fuel to an ongoing personal and political rivalry between the two.

Public Reactions

The exchange has divided public opinion, with some defending Sowore’s right to fund his family’s education as he sees fit, while others echo Olayinka’s concerns over possible double standards.

Citations:

1. Linda Ikeji’s Blog: www.lindaikejisblog.com/2025/9/lere-olayinka-calls-sowore-a-cashtivist-as-he-shows-how-much-he-allegedly-pays-for-sons-school-fees-claims-he-makes-the-money-by-blackmailing-people.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Leadership News: leadership.ng/2023-polls-wikes-aide-accuses-sowore-of-perjury-alleges-undeclared-552000-us-mansion/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Daily Post: dailypost.ng/2025/09/20/sowore-haunted-by-repercussions-of-his-scams-wikes-aide-lere-olayinka/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. mouthpiecengr.com: mouthpiecengr.com/2025/09/repercussions-of-your-life-of-scams-hunting-you-wikes-aide-tells-sowore/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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