Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday following a bench warrant issued for his arrest last week.
Justice Mohammed Umar had on June 16 revoked Sowore’s bail and ordered his arrest after he failed to appear for a scheduled hearing. The warrant was issued following an application by the prosecution.
Sowore arrived at the court accompanied by supporters carrying placards. He is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations that he made defamatory and false claims against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on social media, including describing him as “a criminal.” Sowore has denied wrongdoing.
As of the time the reports were published, court proceedings had not yet commenced
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