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The Digest:

The arraignment of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on a five-count charge of alleged cybercrime was stalled at the Federal High Court, Abuja, due to non-service of the charges. Justice Mohammed Umar has now fixed October 27, 2025, for the arraignment, which also includes X Corporation and Meta (Facebook) as co-defendants.

Key Points:
  • The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned Omoyele Sowore's arraignment to October 27, 2025.
  • The scheduled hearing was stalled because Sowore and his legal team had not been served the charges.
  • The Director of Public Prosecution stated readiness to arraign Sowore, X Corp, and Meta.
  • Sowore's counsel and Meta's lawyer confirmed they had not received the court documents.
  • The five-count charge alleges he made a false post about President Tinubu on August 25.
  • The case is based on Section 24(2)(b) of the Cybercrimes Prohibition and Prevention Act 2024.
  • Sowore has filed counter-lawsuits against the DSS and the social media platforms for "unconstitutional censorship."
This legal back-and-forth underscores a deepening conflict between the state's application of cybercrime law and the fundamental right to freedom of expression, with the outcome poised to set a significant precedent.
Sources: Channels Television