Court Warns Sowore to Conclude Defense in Cybercrime Case

On Thursday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Moham Umar, issued a final warning to Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), regarding his ongoing defense in a cybercrime case. Sowore is accused of criminal defamation and incitement related to a post made on Facebook in September 2022 about President Bola Tinubu.

During the court session, Sowore was present, but no lawyer appeared on his behalf. Justice Umar inquired about the absence of Sowore's lead counsel, Mr.

Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, who was reportedly in the United Kingdom. The judge noted that this was the 11th time the case had been adjourned and emphasized the importance of proceeding with the defense.

He warned Sowore that failure to continue could lead to foreclosure of his defense. The next court date is set for July 22, 2027, with Sowore's counsel needing to provide serious attention to the case.