Court Reserves June 30 For Decision On Sowore’s Bail Plea
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has scheduled June 30, 2026 to rule on the bail application filed by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in his ongoing cybercrime case.
The court fixed the date after hearing arguments from lawyers representing both the prosecution and the defence during proceedings held on Wednesday.
Sowore is asking the court to restore the bail earlier granted to him after it was withdrawn following his failure to appear during a previous hearing linked to the case.
His legal team argued that he should be allowed to continue defending himself while out of custody, insisting there are valid reasons for the court to reconsider its earlier position.
However, lawyers representing the prosecution opposed the request and urged the court not to reverse the previous order, arguing that the defence had failed to provide sufficient grounds.
After listening to both sides, the trial judge announced that a ruling on the matter would be delivered on June 30.
Following the adjournment, Sowore’s lawyers reportedly made another request asking the court to release him temporarily into their custody while waiting for the ruling.
The prosecution immediately objected, arguing that such a request could not be granted through an oral application without following proper legal procedures.
The court declined the request and ordered that Sowore remain at Kuje Correctional Centre pending the decision on his bail application.
The case has continued to attract strong public attention, with supporters and legal observers closely following developments surrounding the activist’s trial.
The outcome of the ruling next week will determine whether Sowore regains his freedom or remains in custody as the case moves forward.