Court to rule on Sowore’s bail application after hearing arguments
Omoyele Sowore appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja, where his legal team sought the restoration of his bail and the setting aside of a bench warrant issued against him. Justice Mohammed Umar presided over the case, hearing submissions from both the defence and the prosecution. The court addressed multiple applications and affidavits from both parties. Several explicit dates were mentioned regarding filings, hearings, and the upcoming ruling.
What we know
- The court fixed June 30, 2026, for ruling on Omoyele Sowore’s bail application.
- Sowore’s bail was revoked and a bench warrant was issued on June 16 after he failed to appear in court.
- The defence filed a motion on notice dated June 17 and filed on June 19, 2026, seeking to set aside the revocation and bench warrant.
- A 36-paragraph affidavit was filed on June 24, with a reply on points of law dated June 23.
- The court denied the defence’s oral application for Sowore’s release pending the ruling and ordered that he remain in custody until June 30.
