Sowore calls for UN abolishment amid US capture of Venezuela's Maduro

Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for abolishing the United Nations, describing it as "jokers" and urging serious nations to withdraw legitimacy from the "hollow institution." In posts on X (formerly Twitter), Sowore called for a boycott of the next UN General Assembly, arguing the organization has outlived its purpose by failing to stop impunity, aggression, and mass suffering.

This declaration comes as US President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who has been flown to America to face drug-related charges. The dramatic arrest has sparked celebrations across Venezuela and prompted Colombia to deploy troops to its border with Venezuela. The UN Security Council is scheduled to meet following US military intervention in the country.

With Maduro's capture, Venezuela's Supreme Court has named Delcy Rodríguez interim president. Sowore's criticism reflects growing frustration with international institutions' inability to prevent or resolve major geopolitical crises. The situation raises questions about the effectiveness of multilateral organizations in an era of unilateral military actions.

Do you believe international institutions like the UN can still effectively protect smaller nations from powerful countries' interventions, or have they become irrelevant in today's polarized world?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/04/venezuela-abolish-un-boycott-unga-sowore-on-us-capture-of-maduro/