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Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to revoke the bail granted to politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, in his ongoing trial on charges bordering on cybercrime.

Justice Umar, who issued the warning on Thursday, also said he would issue an arrest warrant for Sowore’s forceful production in court if he fails to attend the next hearing.

The judge’s position followed observations and applications made by the prosecuting lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), who noted that Sowore chose not to attend court despite evidence that he was served with a hearing notice through his team of lawyers.

Sowore is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly making false claims against President Bola Tinubu by referring to him as a criminal in a post he made on his X and Facebook accounts.

At Thursday’s hearing, Sowore was absent, and so were all his lawyers, numbering about 30.

Reacting to the development, Kehinde noted that the business of the day was for the defence to conclude its cross-examination of the first prosecution witness.

The prosecuting lawyer said he confirmed from the court’s registry that a hearing notice was served on the defendant through his lawyers, just as the prosecution was also served.

Kehinde said there was no reason why the defendant, who should ordinarily be present in court at every sitting, was not in court and had also failed to provide any explanation for the absence of both himself and his lawyers.

Citing the provisions of Section 352(1) and (2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, Kehinde prayed the court to, among other things, order the revocation of the bail granted to the defendant and issue a bench warrant for his immediate production in court to face his trial.

Ruling, Justice Umar confirmed that Sowore was duly served with a hearing notice through his lawyers but noted that the defendant had always attended court since the case began late last year.

The judge also observed that past adjournments in the case had been at the instance of both the prosecution and the defence.

He said the defendant should be given the benefit of the doubt since it was the first time he had been absent from his trial.

Justice Umar, however, warned that if Sowore fails to attend court on the next adjourned date, he would not hesitate to grant the prosecution’s request to revoke the defendant’s bail and issue an arrest warrant against him.

The judge then adjourned the case until March 16 for continuation of trial and ordered that a further hearing notice be issued to the defence.

Richtaiwo:
Sowore is busy ass licking that woman who accused Umahi of withholding her money (or what exactly was she even accusing him of).

So, he seems to have completely forgotten he has a court case.

Putindbutt:
So, Sowore hired 30 lawyers to defend a case of cyberstalking, Lol. And these so called activists are the same people always criticizing other politicians over the number of SANs that defend them in court. What does a so called activist need 30 lawyers for?. If these hypocrites get anywhere to power, they will do worse.

Putindbutt:
So, Sowore hired 30 lawyers to defend a case of cyberstalking, Lol. And these so called activists are the same people always criticizing other politicians over the number of SANs that defend them in court. What does a so called activist need 30 lawyers for?. If these hypocrites get anywhere to power, they will do worse.

Richtaiwo:
Sowore is busy ass licking that woman who accused Umahi of withholding her money (or what exactly was she even accusing him of).

So, he seems to have completely forgotten he has a court case.

Mathewrichard99:
😂😂😂😂😂 Sowore will be feeling like! How on earth I allowed a woman cry to derailed my sense of judgement. I fumbled big time, I shouldn't have carried that woman matter for head like Aboki meruwa.....i fumbled bros., I fumbled big time.......that's what Sowore is saying right now......😂😂😂😂

Putindbutt:
https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/12/alleged-cyberstalking-court-threatens-to-revoke-sowores-bail-issue-arrest-warrant/

Putindbutt:
https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/12/alleged-cyberstalking-court-threatens-to-revoke-sowores-bail-issue-arrest-warrant/

Putindbutt:
So, Sowore hired 30 lawyers to defend a case of cyberstalking, Lol. And these so called activists are the same people always criticizing other politicians over the number of SANs that defend them in court. What does a so called activist need 30 lawyers for?. If these hypocrites get anywhere to power, they will do worse.

greatseed:
As much as I like Sowore, He always reminded me of how we liked Oshiomole & Keyamo back in the days not to mention Daniel Bwala, Reno Omokri, fani Kayode n co until the tides changed. He might be worst than them later if he gets an appointment sooner or later that is if he doesn't end up in prison. All man for himself fighting for the money bag they are not entitled to yet!