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, regarding his defense in an alleged cybercrime case. Sowore is accused of criminal defamation and incitement related to a post made on Facebook in September.

During the court session, Sowore was present, but no lawyer appeared on his behalf, as his lead counsel, Mr. Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, was in the United Kingdom.

Sowore requested an adjournment, citing the absence of his lawyer, but Justice Umar noted that this was the 11th time the case had been adjourned. The judge emphasized the need for Sowore to either proceed with his defense or inform the court of his intentions.

The court adjourned the matter until July 22, 2027, warning that failure to continue his defense could lead to foreclosure of his case.