The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final warning to activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over the delay in the presentation of his defence in an ongoing criminal trial.
Justice Muhammed Umar, who presided over proceedings on Thursday, warned that the court could shut down the defence case if Sowore fails to continue with his defence at the next sitting.
The warning followed the absence of Sowore’s legal team during the resumed hearing.
Although Sowore was present in court, none of his lawyers appeared before the judge. The development stalled proceedings and prompted arguments from both the defendant and the prosecution.
Addressing the court, Sowore explained that his lead counsel, Olumide Fusika (SAN), was currently in the United Kingdom and that the court had previously been informed of the trip.
He also stated that another lawyer handling the matter on his behalf, Rahpel Adakole, was outside the court’s jurisdiction
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