Court Denies DSS Request for Bench Warrant in Sowore Defamation Trial

The Federal High Court in Abuja rejected the Department of State Services' (DSS) request for a bench warrant against activist Omoyele Sowore in a defamation trial related to his social media comments about President Bola Tinubu. The DSS argued that Sowore's remarks constituted cyber harassment and criminal defamation.

Sowore's absence was described as a disregard for judicial authority. The court dismissed a letter seeking an adjournment on Sowore's behalf.

Deji Adeyanju was involved in the case as well.