The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against 27-year-old Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for allegedly calling for the overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s administration through a military coup.

Onukwume, a resident of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA, Rivers State, is accused of posting tweets in October on his X account (@theagroman) calling for a coup and seeking assistance from military personnel to execute it.

The charges were filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025 by A. M. Danalami on behalf of the DSS.

In his posts, Onukwume allegedly wrote:

• “A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigeria government and join the AES. That is all we need now.”
• “Tinubu has to go and APC has to die for Nigeria to have any semblance of normal life. And if you think your stupid, votes can remove Tinubu. I’m here to tell you that you’re a fool.”

The DSS said his statements violate Sections 46A(1) and 59(1) of the Criminal Code Act, as well as the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (as amended), and are punishable under Nigerian law.

Onukwume was arrested in Port Harcourt last month following intelligence monitoring of his online activity. Court proceedings are expected to begin later this week.