By Happiness Edeawe
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), in the sum of N10 million.
The court, presided over by Justice Musa Liman stated that Sowore must provide one surety in the same amount. The surety must be a responsible citizen with a landed property within the court’s jurisdiction.
As part of the bail conditions, both Sowore and the surety are required to deposit their international passports with the court. The surety must also provide an affidavit of means.
Sowore was arraigned on Wednesday on allegations of cybercrime offenses, specifically for tweets criticizing the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. He pleaded not guilty to the 16-count amended charge.
The court has adjourned the matter until April for trial. Sowore’s lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, had moved his bail application, which was opposed by the I-G’s counsel, M.U. Jonathan.
Sowore, the Convener of the #RevolutionNow Protest, has been accused of using his social media handle to post messages deemed offensive to the Inspector-General of Police. However, he has maintained his innocence and denied all charges.
