The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed October 27, 2025 for the arraignment of Omoyele Sowore, a candidate of the African Action Congress in 3019 and 2023 presidential elections, and publisher of Sahara Reporters, on charges of making false claims against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The case, filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, accuses Sowore of contravening provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024, and the Criminal Code Act.
Also joined in the suit are social media platforms X (formerly Twitter) and Meta Corp (Facebook).
During Tuesday’s proceedings, Sowore’s counsel, Marshal Abubakar, objected to the reading of the charges, arguing that his client has not been properly served by the court bailiff. He also noted the absence of legal representation for X. However, Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) appeared for Meta Corp, while Mohammed Babadoko, Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, represented the Federal Government.
Justice Mohammed Umar, presiding over the matter, ordered that Sowore be served in court. Neither the defence nor the prosecution opposed the directive. The judge subsequently adjourned the case to October 27 for commencement of trial.
According to the charge sheet, Sowore is alleged to have published posts on his official X and Facebook accounts on August 25 and 26, 2025, describing President Tinubu as “a criminal” and accusing him of dishonesty during...
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