Alleged Cybercrime: Court Grants Sowore Bail, Bars Him From Inciting Public Against Tinubu
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday granted Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition, cautioning him to refrain from making any utterances that could incite the public against President Tinubu.
Sowore’s bail followed his arraignment by the Department of State Services (DSS) before the court on a five-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime.
In the five-count charge, Sowore is accused of allegedly making derogatory remarks about President Tinubu on his social media handles.
Sowore, who is the convener of the the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, pleaded not guilty to the charges after they were read to him.
Earlier in the proceedings, his counsel, Marshall Abubakar, had raised a motion challenging the competence of the suit, arguing that the court lacked jurisdiction.
The prosecution objected, stating they had only just been served with the processes and needed time to respond.
In a short ruling, Justice Umar held that the objection on jurisdiction was not ready for hearing because the prosecution was served that morning, adding that the defendant needed to give them adequate time to file a counter-affidavit.
He then directed that the charges be read to the defendant.
