Court Schedules Hearing for Sowore's DSS, Meta Suit

On Wednesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Moham Umar, scheduled a hearing for May 18 regarding Omoyele Sowore's lawsuit against the Department of State Services (DSS) and Meta Platforms Inc., the owner of Facebook. Sowore's counsel, Tope Temokun, had sought a month’s adjournment but was overruled by the court, which expressed surprise at the request.

The suit, originally filed in September, accuses the DSS and Meta of unconstitutional censorship related to a post that called President Bola Tinubu a criminal. The court noted the importance of expediting the matter, with Justice Umar emphasizing the need for a swift resolution.

The DSS's legal representative, Akinlolu Kehind, expressed a desire for a quick hearing, while the court dismissed Sowore's previous suit against the DSS for lack of merit, awarding costs of N1.5 million against him. The court has prioritized the case, highlighting the rights of citizens.