Court Grants Bail to Sowore, Restricts Public Incitement Against Tinubu
The Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to Omoyele Sowore on self-recognition but cautioned him against inciting the public against President Bola Tinubu. Sowore, the convenor of the RevolutionNow movement, pleaded not guilty to five counts of alleged cybercrime charges, including posting derogatory remarks about Tinubu on social media.
The court adjourned the trial to January 19, 2026. The case highlights the importance of free speech in Nigeria and the ongoing legal battle between Sowore and the Department of State Services (DSS) over censorship of social media accounts.
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