The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the release of the convener
of the #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore.
The Federal Government had filed seven counts bordering on treasonable
felony and money laundering against Mr Sowore who is also the publisher of
Sahara Reporters.
After being detained for 45 days, additional charges were filed against
him.
But after hearing arguments from both the prosecuting and defence
counsels on Tuesday, the trial judge, Justice Taiwo Taiwo ordered the release
of Mr Sowore.
He ordered the release on the grounds that there is no order still in
court and on the condition that he must deposit all travel documents within 48
hours of the ruling.
The judge also ordered that Sowore’s lawyer, Femi Falana must produce him
whenever the court needs him.
Justice Taiwo Taiwo has asked the Department of State Service to release
Omoyele Sowore on bail.
The judge, as part of bail conditions, asked Sowore to drop his passport
with the court within 48 hours.
Details Later…
Photos: Jubilation outside the court as supporters celebrate Sowore’s
release
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