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A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Omoyele Sowore against the Department of State Services (DSS) and Meta Platforms. The lawsuit challenged the removal of a Facebook post critical of President Bola Tinubu and the subsequent deactivation of Sowore's account.
Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, recently stirred controversy during a protest in Abia State, demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. This led to his pointed critiques of Governor Alex Otti, sparking significant backlash.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized Omoyele Sowore for attempting to conduct a press briefing inside a Federal High Court in Abuja, labelling the act a violation of judicial decorum and the rule of law.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has returned Omoyele Sowore's passport following the dismissal of the cybercrime case against him, which stemmed from his social media criticism of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate, confronted a Senior Advocate of Nigeria inside a courtroom today while attempting to conduct a press conference. The disagreement escalated as Sowore defended his right to speak to the media in the court setting.
The Media Office for Nigeria's Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has alleged that activist Omoyele Sowore orchestrated a confrontation at the police headquarters. The office claims Sowore's actions were an attempt to provoke the minister during an ongoing investigation into allegations made against him.
Tope Temokun, legal representative of activist Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the Attorney-General's decision to appoint a private lawyer for Sowore's trial concerning an alleged police message forgery, suggesting it undermines the integrity of the justice system.
An advocacy organization has commended the Federal High Court's decision to award ₦30 million to Omoyele Sowore for rights violations, viewing it as a crucial message to security forces and a reinforcement of citizens' rights.
A court has issued an injunction barring Omoyele Sowore and his media outlet, Sahara Reporters, from making defamatory statements regarding the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, his son, and a police officer. The order was obtained in Abuja amidst an ongoing dispute between the police and Sowore over Egbetokun's tenure.
Femi Fani-Kayode stated that he and Reno Omokri have distanced themselves from past criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This clarification comes in response to claims made by activist Omoyele Sowore regarding defamation issues.
