Sowore Gets Bail, Warned Against Inciting Public Against Tinubu.

Sowore.

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail based on self-recognition.

The judge cautioned Sowore not to make any remarks capable of stirring the public against President Bola Tinubu.

His release on bail followed his arraignment by the Department of State Services before the court on a five-count charge connected to alleged cybercrime.

According to the charges, the Sahara Reporters publisher is accused of allegedly posting derogatory statements about President Tinubu on his social media accounts.

The #RevolutionNow convener pleaded not guilty once the charges were read out in court.

Earlier in the proceedings, his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, filed a motion challenging the competence of the matter, arguing that the court lacked jurisdiction.

The prosecution opposed the motion, explaining that they had only just received the documents that morning and would need time to file a response.

Justice Umar, in a brief ruling, stated that the objection on jurisdiction could not proceed because the prosecution had only just been served and required enough time to prepare a counter-affidavit. He then directed that the charges be read to the defendant.

In ruling on the bail application, Justice Umar granted Sowore bail on self-recognition and adjourned the case to 19 January 2026 for trial.