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Sad day For Sowore As His Case Crumbles Despite Delay Tactics

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday rejected two sets of documents tendered by Omoyele Sowore, politician and online publisher, in his ongoing trial on cyberstalking charges involving false claims against President Bola Tinubu.

The court also ordered an investigation into a leaked video of a previous court session.

Sowore is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly calling President Tinubu a criminal in posts on his “X” and Facebook accounts. The DSS maintains that Sowore’s claims are false and defamatory.

In the first ruling, Justice Mohammed Umar declined an application by Sowore’s lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, to admit documents including media reports on DSS dismissals, corruption charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former governors, and allegations of fraud involving EFCC officials.

The judge agreed with the prosecution that, since the first witness (PW1) testified that he had no knowledge of the documents, they could not be tendered through him.

“You cannot tender a document through a witness who said he did not know anything about it. The document is marked as rejected,” Justice Umar ruled.

In a second ruling, the court also rejected documents claiming that President Tinubu had, in 2011, disparaged former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo. The judge cited the same reasoning for the rejection.

Justice Umar further expressed concern after the prosecution reported that a member of the defence team had allegedly live-streamed court proceedings, an act the judge described as contempt of court.

Although Sowore’s lawyer denied any involvement, suggesting the leak may have originated from the DSS or the presidency, the judge vowed to order a security investigation.

During cross-examination, DSS official Cyril Nosike testified that President Tinubu’s official X account at the time of Sowore’s post was @officialABAT, contradicting the defence’s claim.

Nosike denied knowledge of various corruption allegations cited by the defence, stating that, as a security official, he was not a politician and was only able to speak to facts.

When asked about the defence’s suggestion that President Tinubu had called former leaders derogatory names in 2011, Nosike said he was unaware of such comments and would be surprised if such documents existed.

The witness also denied knowledge of claims related to alleged murders, corruption, and social media posts by political figures such as Femi Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri, stating he was unaware of these allegations or related investigations.

After nearly two days of cross-examination, Justice Umar asked defence counsel Abubakar when he intended to conclude his questioning.

Abubakar requested an additional day, citing important questions and documents still to be presented.

The prosecution urged the judge to decide on the adjournment.

Justice Umar noted that despite exceeding the previously granted time extension, the defence sought more time, indicating that the proceedings are ongoing.

Source: https://www.nigeriainfo.fm/abuja/news/homepageabuja/court-rejects-sowores-documents-in-cyberstalking-trial-orders-probe-of-leaked-video/

So after all the noise Sowore has been
Making , he still lost 😂😂😂


They even rejected two of his documents .


He should stop embarrassing himself and stop blackmailing govt .


Since he lost elections he has been bitter

Sowore is a clown looking for cheap attention from the government. He should be ignored.

Sowore is just looking for attention from the government,the judiciary should just prosecute him asap

Sowore lost his case! A mad man must have given him false hope

He should accept his fall and stop blackmailing the Government.

They even declined an application by his lawyer.Shame on him 😂😂😂

Honestly, I think sowore should stop embarrassing himself and accept that he’s a failure! He should understand that these administration is working for the betterment of Nigeria and Nigerians

The judiciary must prosecute Sowore for wasting their time! The judiciary under the govt is really serious about judicial reforms

Omo! This guy called sowore na comedian o! How on earth does he think he can win the election by cyberstalking our working president? He deserves whatever he’s getting

I honestly think, the judiciary under these present administration is really serious about judicial reforms. Kudos to president Tinubu💪💪💪

Sowore has been bitter since he lost his failed presidential election!

It is funny how Sowore is trying so hard to tarnish the image of President Bola Tinubu, whose excellence in service has been proven over and over both locally and internationally. Even the World Bank acknowledged this recently.

Wait! Sowore tender a document through a witness that knew nothing abt it! Sowore should be taken to a psychiatric hospital ASAP!

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated what it means to carry the burden of leadership by making tough decisions, engaging institutions, and pursuing reforms that may be difficult today but necessary for tomorrow. Sowore needs to stop this rubbish.

There is a difference between activism and governance. Tinubu is focused on rebuilding Nigeria through policy and reforms. Sowore should stop castigating the government at every turn and offer realistic alternatives, not noise.

5Amina:
Sowore has been bitter since he lost his failed presidential election!

Funny 😂

odinuwe:
Omo! This guy called sowore na comedian o! How on earth does he think he can win the election by cyberstalking our working president? He deserves whatever he’s getting

You people give Sowore too much attention! Man is a comedian 😂

harunchina:
There is a difference between activism and governance. Tinubu is focused on rebuilding Nigeria through policy and reforms. Sowore should stop castigating the government at every turn and offer realistic alternatives, not noise.

The stuff is just too funny .



Sowore doesn’t want to rest .


Guy should focus on 2027 that he will still lose

Sowore wants attention from Tinubu no doubt

Nigeria needs builders, not perpetual protesters. Tinubu is taking responsibility and making bold moves for the future. Sowore should stop castigating the government 24/7 and contribute ideas that can actually move the nation forward. I am glad he was embarrassed in court today.

Dcomrade:
Wait! Sowore tender a document through a witness that knew nothing abt it! Sowore should be taken to a psychiatric hospital ASAP!

Sowore actually did this ? Nah! He must be prosecuted

rescuenaija:
It is funny how Sowore is trying so hard to tarnish the image of President Bola Tinubu, whose excellence in service has been proven over and over both locally and internationally. Even the World Bank acknowledged this recently.

I see Sowore more like I see Sabinus and others

]So after all the noise Sowore has been
Making , he still lost 😂😂😂


They even rejected two of his documents .


He should stop embarrassing himself and stop blackmailing govt .


Since he lost elections he has been bitter

They are even denying him smh😂😂😂

Criticism is fine, but constant condemnation without substance is not patriotism. President Tinubu is working.

ogugwa1992:
The stuff is just too funny .



Sowore doesn’t want to rest .


Guy should focus on 2027 that he will still lose

Then he should be patient to test his popularity and stop acting like a clown that he is anyway

See the wanted man who feels he can talk anyhow.

Judiciary must prosecuted this mad man for waste Nigeria time.🧐

Tinubu is in the arena doing the hard work of governance. Sowore is outside the arena shouting. LMAO

naijaIsee:
See the wanted man who feels he can talk anyhow.

Sowore is an embarrassment to his family!