Omokri says Sowore cannot use withdrawn remarks in court
Reno Omokri has responded to claims made during the ongoing trial of activist Omoyele Sowore. The issue centers on past statements by Omokri about President Bola Tinubu and whether they can be used as evidence. Omokri clarified that he had publicly withdrawn those remarks after discovering they were untrue. He insisted that withdrawn statements cannot be relied upon in the current legal proceedings.
What we know
- During proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Sowore's lawyer questioned why Omokri was cleared by the DSS despite his previous remarks about Tinubu.
- Omokri admitted to making uncomplimentary remarks about Tinubu in the past but said he later withdrew them publicly in writing and on video.
- He affirmed Tinubu as President on May 29, 2023, and reiterated his position after the Supreme Court's judgment on October 26, 2023.
- Omokri stated he apologized to Tinubu privately in October 2024 and publicly on several television platforms.
- The court adjourned the matter till February 4 for continuation of trial.
