A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking to postpone proceedings in his alleged cyberbullying trial until after the court’s annual vacation. Justice Mohammed Umar dismissed the request yesterday, after Sowore’s counsel informed the court that the lead defence lawyer was out of the country and asked for a lengthy adjournment. Counsel for the Department of State Services (DSS) opposed the application, arguing that the matter had suffered repeated delays at the instance of the defendant. The…
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