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Sowore made the statement on Monday while fielding questions during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time. 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Sowore made the statement on Monday while fielding questions during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time. 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Sowore made the statement on Monday while fielding questions during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time. 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