The Department of State Services has petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to terminate the defence phase of Omoyele Sowore’s cybercrime trial. Prosecutors claim the former presidential candidate is intentionally stalling the case. Sowore is currently facing charges of cyberstalking, criminal defamation, and incitement linked to online remarks calling President Bola Tinubu a criminal.
During Monday’s session, defence attorney Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika requested a postponement. He explained that a July 22 application for certified documents required for witness cross-examination was only recently approved by the court registry. Prosecutor Akinlolu Kehinde challenged this request, asserting that the defence is employing a tactical delay despite the government providing a witness as previously ordered. He urged Justice Mohammed Umar to close the defence and move to final addresses.
Justice Umar expressed frustration regarding the ongoing setbacks that have occurred since the prosecution concluded its case in March. The judge warned the defence team that such procedural holdups would no longer be tolerated in his courtroom. The case has been adjourned until September 20.
