Alleged cybercrime: DSS suspends Sowore’s case until after 2027 polls
- The Department of State Services instructed private counsel Akinolu Kehinde, SAN, to suspend the cyber-bullying case against African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore until after the January 16, 2027, presidential election.
- Following posts on his Facebook page in August 2025 where Sowore allegedly referred to President Bola Tinubu as a "criminal," the DSS had given him seven days to remove the material before pursuing court action.
- Director-General Tosin Ajayi met with his legal directorate on August 20 to discuss pausing the case, deciding the suspension ensures fair participation for Sowore in campaigns after the Independent National Electoral Commission lifted the ban.
- Beginning September 14, 2026, the DSS will formally communicate the adjournment request to the Federal High Court when normal sittings resume following the court's annual judicial vacation.
- Beyond the Sowore matter, the DSS is reviewing cases involving other candidates to ensure equal opportunity and maintain a level playing field throughout the election cycle.
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SSS to seek suspension of Sowore's cyberstalking trial amid growing 2027 electioneering
The SSS media unit said the agency's director general, Oluwatosin Ajayi, directed the secret police’s counsel, Akintola Kehinde, to take steps to suspend the case temporarily. The post SSS to seek suspension of Sowore’s cyberstalking trial amid growing 2027 electioneering appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Alleged cybercrime: DSS suspends Sowore’s case until after 2027 polls
The Department of State Services, DSS, has asked its private counsel, Akinolu Kehinde, SAN, to suspend the alleged cyberbullying case instituted against African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election. The development followed a meeting between the Director-General of the DSS, Tosin Ajayi, the senior lawyer and top officials […] Alleged cybercrime: DSS suspends Sowore’s case until …
DSS Wants Sowore’s Trial Shifted Beyond 2027 Presidential...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has instructed its private counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, to take steps to seek adjournment in the case of alleged cyber-bullying it instituted against African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the next presidential election slated for January 16, 2027. The DSS had approached the court to determine if it was proper for Sowore to allegedly cyber-bully President Bola T…
Alleged Cybercrime: DSS Directs Counsel To Suspend Sowore's Case Until After 2027 Presidential Election
Sowore, who has previously been granted bail by the Federal High Court on self-recognition, is expected to continue his political activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The post Alleged Cybercrime: DSS Directs Counsel To Suspend Sowore’s Case Until After 2027 Presidential Election appeared first on Channels Television.
DSS Moves to Halt Sowore’s Cybercrime Trial Until After 2027 Elections
By Lizzy Chirkpi The Department of State Services (DSS) has directed its counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), to seek an adjournment of the alleged cyber bullying suit against African Action Congress… The post DSS Moves to Halt Sowore’s Cybercrime Trial Until After 2027 Elections appeared first on Pointblank News.
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