Sowore Granted Bail, Warned Against Incitement

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday granted Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition, warning him not to make statements that could incite the public against President Bola Tinubu.

Sowore’s bail followed his arraignment by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a five-count charge relating to alleged cybercrime.

The charges claim that he made derogatory comments about President Tinubu on his social media accounts.

The convener of the #RevolutionNow movement pleaded not guilty after the charges were read to him.

Earlier, his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, filed a motion challenging the competence of the suit, arguing that the court lacked jurisdiction.

The prosecution objected, noting that they had only just been served and required time to respond.

Sowore (News Central TV)

Justice Umar ruled that the jurisdictional objection was not ready for hearing since the prosecution had been served that same morning and needed time to file a counter-affidavit.

He then ordered the charges to be read to the defendant.

Following Sowore’s not guilty plea, his counsel requested bail on self-recognition. The prosecution opposed, claiming Sowore could abscond.

The judge granted bail on self-recognition and adjourned the case to January 19, 2026, for trial.

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