The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to deliver its ruling on an application filed by prominent activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail and the total vacation of a bench warrant issued against him.
At the resumed hearing on Wednesday, June 24, Justice Mohammed Umar ordered that the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate remain remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of the substantive application.
The development follows a previous court order on Monday that remanded Sowore after his bail was formally revoked on June 16 due to his failure to appear for his ongoing trial.
The legal battle stems from a criminal prosecution initiated by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations bordering on cybercrime and criminal defamation.
The federal government alleges that Sowore published defamatory material on his official X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts, where he allegedly referred to President Bola Tinubu as a "criminal"—a charge the media publisher has vehemently pleaded not guilty to.
During Wednesday's proceedings, Sowore's defense counsel, R.O. Adakole and C.S. Etonyeaku, adopted a 34-paragraph affidavit and a 12-relief motion on notice, urging the court to restore the defendant's status quo and invalidate the arrest warrant in the interest of justice.
Conversely, the prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), fiercely opposed the application by adopting a 25-paragraph counter-affidavit, arguing that the applicant had failed to present truthful facts required to sway the court’s discretion.
Following the court’s decision to adjourn for a formal ruling, the defense team made an urgent oral application requesting Sowore's temporary release into their custody, citing intelligence regarding his deteriorating health.
Justice Umar swiftly denied the oral request, pointing out that granting such an application would completely defeat the purpose of the adjournment, as he is yet to fully review the extensive legal processes filed by both parties.
#OmoyeleSowore #FederalHighCourt #KujePrison #SoworeTrial #AbujaNews #DSSNigeria #CybercrimeAct
Published by Qubes Magazine
Founder & Editor-in-Chief: Okwudili Onyido
Stay informed and ahead with breaking news, entertainment, and exclusive updates from Qubes Magazine—your trusted source for digital journalism.
Contact: info@qubesmagazine.com.ng
© 2026 Qubes Magazine. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from the publisher.
Post a Comment