Sowore ordered to be remanded in Kuje prison over absence in Court

The publisher of Saharareporters and human rights activist, Omoleye Sowore has been ordered to be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre by Justice M.G. Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, for failing to attend Court sitting on Monday.

Reacting to the order, Sowore, who is the presidential candidate in next year’s general election explained that he was unable to attend Monday’s Court sitting due to consultations with his his new legal team led by prominent lawyer Olumide-Fusika (SAN).

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He wondered how a Judge would order for his detention even when this was the first time he was absent in an ongoing trial.

He said, Justice Umar issued remand order despite that he was duly informed his absence was due to consultations with his new team of lawyers regarding the case.

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Accordjng to him, he is unpertubed about the order, stressing he would not back down in pursuit of social justice, insisting that imprisonment would not deter him from pursuing what he described as a just cause.

He further called on Nigerians and supporters of his movement to remain steadfast in their pursuit of what he termed a genuine revolution aimed at ending oppression, injustice and bad governance in the country.

“The struggle continues. Victory is certain,” Sowore declared, while reaffirming his commitment to the #RevolutionNow movement and his political aspirations ahead of the 2027 elections.

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