Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition.
The judge cautioned Sowore to avoid making statements capable of inciting the public against President Bola Tinubu.
The bail ruling followed his arraignment by the Department of State Services before the court on a five-count charge relating to alleged cybercrime.
In the five-count charge, the Sahara Reporters publisher is accused of allegedly making derogatory comments about President Tinubu on his social media platforms.
The convener of the #RevolutionNow movement pleaded not guilty to the allegations after the charges were read to him.
His lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, earlier filed a motion challenging the validity of the case, arguing that the court did not have jurisdiction.
However, the prosecution opposed the application, stressing that they had only been served with the documents that morning and required time to respond.
Justice Umar, in a brief ruling, stated that the jurisdictional objection could not be heard because the prosecution had only just been served, noting that they must be allowed adequate time to file a counter-affidavit. He then directed that the charges be read to the defendant.
In his decision on the bail request, Justice Umar granted Sowore bail on self-recognition and adjourned the case until January 19, 2026, for trial.
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