A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday, June 22, 2026, ordered the remand of human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre, following developments in his ongoing cybercrime trial.
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, in a short ruling, ordered Sowore to be kept in the correctional centre pending the hearing and determination of his motion for a stay of the order for revocation of his bail and bench warrant. Justice Umar also dismissed Sowore’s earlier application seeking the judge’s recusal on the ground of alleged bias.
The Department of State Services (DSS) had filed a two-count charge of cyberstalking and criminal defamation against Sowore under Section 24 of the amended Cybercrimes Act, 2024. The case originated from posts Sowore made on X and Facebook in August 2025, describing President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal” following statements the President made during a trip to Brazil.
His remand followed the revocation of bail earlier granted to him by the court. Justice Umar had, on June 16, revoked the bail and issued a warrant of arrest after Sowore failed to appear for the continuation of his trial, where he was expected to open his defence.
Sowore disputed the prosecution’s account of his absence, stating that he attended court on June 15 only to find the judge was not sitting and that he had written to the court registry informing them of his travel plans. He has maintained a plea of not guilty throughout the proceedings.
The matter has been adjourned to June 24 for the hearing of the motion for stay.
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