AAC Rejects Suspension of Sowore's Trial Until 2027
The African Action Congress (AAC) has publicly rejected the suspension of the prosecution of its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, which is now postponed until after the 2027 presidential election. The party is demanding that the case be formally discontinued instead of being left pending.
In a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Rex I. Elanu, the AAC expressed that the suspension is not good news and questioned the legal basis for indefinitely suspending a criminal trial, asserting that Nigerian criminal procedure does not allow a prosecutor to simply suspend a trial.
The AAC accused the Department of State Services (DSS) and its Director-General, Tosin Ajayi, of politically motivated harassment and violations of Sowore's fundamental rights. They called on the Attorney-General of the Federation to discontinue the case to prevent it from being used as a political tool after the election.
Additionally, the AAC demanded an apology and compensation for Sowore for the legal expenses and disruptions caused by the prosecution.
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