Court Revokes Sowore's Bail Over Court Absence

On a recent court ruling, Justice Moham Garba Umar revoked Omoyele Sowore's bail after he failed to appear in court for his trial concerning five counts of cybercrime filed by the Department of State Services (DSS). The court has set the next adjournment date for June 22, 2026.

Sowore's absence prompted the prosecution to request the revocation of his bail and the issuance of a bench warrant for his arrest. The prosecution described Sowore's absence as a delay tactic.

Sowore's legal team had previously filed a no-case submission, which was rejected by the trial judge, who ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against him. Sowore faces charges related to social media posts that allegedly defamed President Bola Tinubu and involved the DSS's request to remove those posts, asserting that it falls within fundamental human rights and freedom of speech.