Sowore’s Trial Hits Another Snag | Nigeria News

Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate for the African Alliance Congress, faces escalating legal pressure as defamation charges from the DSS loom — stemming from an online post calling President Tinubu a criminal. After his team requested a lengthy delay citing a lawyer’s overseas family emergency, the judge slammed the request, noting the trial has already been postponed ten times — mostly at Sowore’s behest. With an accelerated trial schedule in place, Sowore was ordered back July 16 — but when neither lawyer appeared without explanation, Judge Umar issued a final warning: Sowore must be in court July 22 or face serious consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fae41ef073eefd6