Court Allows DSS Digital Evidence In Sowore Trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja has given the Department of State Services approval to present digital materials in the cyberbullying case involving African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, linked to comments made about President Bola Tinubu.
The decision followed an attempt by Sowore to stop the court from admitting a flash drive containing video clips and social media records.
The judge dismissed the objection and allowed the materials, including a video recorded in August 2025 where Sowore referred to the president as a “criminal”, as well as screenshots from his X account and the public reactions that followed.
The prosecution introduced the evidence through a DSS operative, Cyril Nosike, who appeared as the first witness.
During the hearing, the video clips were played in open court, alongside documents showing posts made on X and Meta platforms, supported by a certificate of compliance.
Justice Mohammed Umar admitted the materials as exhibits after Sowore’s lawyer chose to reserve objections until the final written address stage.
With the ruling, the court permitted the trial to proceed, allowing the prosecution to continue presenting its case.
After the witness testimony, the defence requested time to examine the documents and statements tendered in court.
The judge granted the request and adjourned the case to January 27, 2026, for cross-examination and further hearing in the matter arising from an amended two-count charge filed in December 2025.
