The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed June 30, 2026, to deliver ruling on an application filed by human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail.
Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the matter on Wednesday in the case instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS).
Sowore is facing prosecution over comments in which he allegedly described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “a criminal.”
During the court proceedings, Sowore’s counsel, R.O. Adakole, who appeared on behalf of lead counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), requested that the activist be released to his legal team pending the court’s decision on the application.
The defence argued that Sowore had consistently honoured court appearances and had not violated his bail conditions since the commencement of the trial.
However, Justice Umar declined the request, stating that the court required time to review the affidavits and processes already filed before reaching a decision.
Despite repeated appeals from the defence team, the court refused to grant temporary release to Sowore pending the ruling.
The development follows the earlier revocation of Sowore’s bail by the court on June 16, 2026, after he failed to appear for a scheduled hearing.
Counsel to the DSS, Akinlolu Kehinde, had informed the court that the defendant was absent without prior explanation and consequently urged the court to revoke his bail and issue a bench warrant.
The matter is expected to resume on June 30 for ruling on the bail application.
