A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has revoked the bail granted to human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, after he failed to appear before the court for proceedings in his ongoing trial.
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar gave the order on Tuesday and directed that a bench warrant be issued for Sowore’s arrest, ruling that his absence amounted to a violation of the conditions attached to his bail.
Sowore is being prosecuted in a case instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations linked to cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu. The charges stem from public remarks in which the activist described the president as a criminal.
The matter had previously been fixed for June 15, 2026, for a ruling on an application filed by Sowore seeking the recusal of the trial judge. The activist had argued that he could not receive a fair hearing before Justice
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