Just In: Court Extends 2027 Presidential Candidate's Stay in Kuje Prison, Gives Reason
- The Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the hearing of the application filed by Omoyele Sowore, the 2027 presidential candidate of the AAC, to June 30
- Through the application, Sowore is asking the trial court to set aside the controversial bail revocation order obtained by the DSS
- The opposition politician is facing an ongoing lawsuit filed against him by the DSS over allegations of cyberbullying of President Bola Tinubu
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Nigerian politician and activist Omoyele Sowore has again been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre, pending the hearing of his application to set aside a bail revocation order. This follows the court's adjournment of the hearing of the application to June 30.
Sowore is facing a lawsuit over allegations of cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu. The suit was filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), and the secret police recently asked the court to revoke the bail earlier granted to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Source: Twitter
The court had ordered that Sowore remain in custody until Wednesday, June 24, 2026, when his application challenging the revocation of his bail and the issuance of a bench warrant was scheduled to be considered. The order was issued in the case filed by the DSS against Sowore over allegations of cyberstalking and criminal defamation.
The agency accused Sowore of making a social media post in August 2025 in which he allegedly referred to President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal”, a claim that led to the ongoing legal proceedings. He has continued to challenge the charges while seeking legal remedies through the court.
Speaking after the court ruling, Sowore declared, “My presidential campaign has just started, revolution has just begun.”
Sowore's comment after court adjourned his hearing draws reactions
The video of his comment after the court ruling has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
@mufcETHforever described Sowore and his supporters as cowards:
"Cowards, they're only shouting everywhere without actions! Only you guys declared revolution, and the police immediately grabbed him. Why didn't the revolution start right there, so the rest of us can join."
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Abdulazeez Mohammed defended Sowore and criticised the federal government:
"All that Sowore is saying Nigeria is indeed a corrupt country where the common man doesn’t have a voice. If you talk, they will arrest you and lock you down, but one day it will be good for us."
DJ Cruzz expressed optimism that Sowore will come out stronger in the situation:
"The more they try to suppress him, the more attention they bring to him. If he comes out of this situation, expect a stronger voice, a larger following and greater determination. Some battles don’t destroy movements; they strengthen them."
Miguel questioned where Sowore will be campaigning for the 2027 elections:
"Na, for inside the prison, he wants to take a campaign, or he sent the revolution team to be campaigning on his behalf."
Watch the video of Sowore's proclamation on X here:
Sowore collapses during protest
Previously, Legit.ng reported that a viral video from the #EndBadGovernance protest in Abuja showed activist and politician Omoyele Sowore collapsing during the demonstration after security forces reportedly fired tear gas at the gathering.
The incident occurred as protesters assembled in the nation’s capital to express concerns over governance issues and economic challenges facing Nigerians.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
