By Desire Emmanuel
Justice Muhammad Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, June 22, ordered that activist, Omoyele Sowore, be remanded in Kuje Prison in his trial over his comment describing President Bola Tinubu as ‘a criminal.’
Sowore was ordered remanded for his absence from the last court session since the case began, though the activist told the judge that he was away consulting with his new legal team.
According to reports, though the head of the legal team, Mr. Olumide-Fusika, informed the court that his absence during the sitting was solely for consultations with him, the judge proceeded to order his remand in prison custody.
Justice Umar, in a short ruling, ordered that Sowore be kept in the correctional centre pending the hearing and determination of his motion seeking to set aside the order revoking his bail and the bench warrant issued against him.
Sowore is expected to remain in custody pending the hearing of an application filed by his new counsel seeking to set aside the order revoking his bail
Justice Umar also dismissed Sowore’s earlier application seeking the judge’s recusal from the case on grounds of alleged bias.
The matter was adjourned till Wednesday, June 24, for the hearing of the application.
