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Sowore speaks on next move after prison remand

The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has announced that he will use his time in detention to continue mobilising the public.

This comes after the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered him to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre until Wednesday.

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It was reported that presiding Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order following the revocation of Sowore’s bail last week.

The court decision came after Justice Umar dismissed an application by Sowore asking the judge to step down from the case, which involves allegations by the Department of State Services regarding public remarks where Sowore allegedly referred to President Bola Tinubu as a criminal.

The human rights activist remained defiant after the ruling, stating that his detention would not stop his activism.

“I’m going to prison to keep mobilizing our people. The court was told by the prosecution that they must insist on sending me to Kuje Prison until Wednesday. 

“I came prepared. I even brought my prison bag. All these are happening for a good reason. Somebody must make sacrifices that will benefit this country,” he said.

According to the activist, his recent absence from court, which triggered the bail revocation, was due to legal consultations.

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He pointed out that Justice Umar ordered the remand for that single absence, even though his new lead counsel, Olumide-Fusika, SAN, formally informed the court that Sowore was away consulting with his legal team.

“I need hardly say that I am the least bothered by this development. Imprisonment has never defeated a just cause, and it never will,” he added.

Tijani Mariam

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