CITIZENS COMPASS— The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, fixed Wednesday, June 30, 2026, for a ruling on the application filed by human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail.
Justice Mohammed Umar, presiding over the matter instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS) against Sowore who is currently facing prosecution over comments in which he described President Bola Tinubu as “a criminal.”
During proceedings, Sowore’s lawyer, R.O. Adakole, who held brief for lead counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), urged the court to exercise its discretion and release the activist to his legal team pending the determination of the application before the court.
Adakole argued that Sowore had consistently appeared before the court and had never jumped bail since the commencement of proceedings.
He pleaded with Justice Umar to allow Sowore to remain with his legal representatives while awaiting the court’s ruling.
However, Justice Umar declined the request, insisting that he needed to carefully study the affidavits and other processes already filed before taking any decision on the matter.
Despite repeated appeals from the defence counsel, the judge refused to grant the request for temporary release.
The development comes amid growing concerns from supporters and rights activists over the revocation of Sowore’s bail by the court.
