The Department of State Services (DSS) has asked a Nigerian court to dismiss Omoyele Sowore’s legal defence due to alleged obstruction of his trial. The request was made during a hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the DSS argued that Sowore’s repeated delays have hindered the judicial process (thisdaylive.com).
The DSS, through its counsel, claimed that Sowore’s actions have frustrated the ongoing trial, which is related to charges of sedition and conspiracy. The court is now considering whether to terminate Sowore’s legal team or proceed with the case under different conditions. This marks a significant escalation in the legal battle surrounding the former publisher and activist (dailypost.ng).
Sowore, who was previously imprisoned for his role in the 2020 #EndSARS protests, has faced multiple legal challenges. His defence team has not yet responded to the DSS’s request, leaving the court to determine the next steps in the case. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the government and critics of its policies.
