Court Revokes Sowore’s Bail, Orders Arrest

A judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail granted to human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

Justice Mohammed Garba Umar delivered the ruling on Tuesday after Sowore failed to appear in court for the continuation of his trial on a two-count cybercrime charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS).

The charges stem from a social media post in which he described President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal”.

Prosecution counsel Kehinde Akinlolu, SAN, informed the court that Sowore was absent despite being aware of the scheduled hearing.

He urged the court to revoke the defendant’s bail, alleging that he had repeatedly sought to delay the trial.

Although Sowore sent a letter requesting an adjournment, the court observed that no reason was provided for his absence.

Justice Umar subsequently revoked the bail and ordered the police and the Department of State Services to arrest Sowore and produce him before the court.

Sowore, who had earlier applied for the judge to recuse himself from the case, described the development as an attempt to assert control over the proceedings.

He maintained that he was present in court the previous day when the judge was absent.

The matter was adjourned until June 22, 2026, for further hearing.