Sowore to Remain in Custody Until June 30, Court Rules

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), is set to remain in custody until June 30, as ruled by Justice Moham Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja. This decision follows a motion filed by Sowore's lawyer, Raphael Adakol, seeking to vacate the bail revocation order issued on June 16, which resulted in a bench warrant for Sowore's arrest due to his failure to appear in court.

The motion was scheduled for hearing on June 17, with a subsequent filing on June 19, citing sections of the 1999 Constitution and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act. The Department of State Services (DSS), represented by Kehind Akinkolu, opposed the motion, submitting a counter affidavit.

Justice Umar adjourned the matter, emphasizing that Sowore's release would not be considered until the next hearing. Sowore's earlier application for the judge's recusal was also dismissed, with the court maintaining that Sowore's claims lacked merit.