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The Digest:

A prominent activist is facing legal action from the state over social media posts deemed a threat to public order. According to reports, Omoyele Sowore was present at the Federal High Court in Abuja to be arraigned on a five-count charge for an alleged false post about President Bola Tinubu.

Key Points:

  • Activist Omoyele Sowore is set to be arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
  • He faces a five-count charge for an alleged false social media post against President Bola Tinubu.
  • The Federal Government accuses him of intending to cause a breakdown of law and order.
  • The charges also name X (formerly Twitter) and Meta (Facebook) as co-defendants.
  • The alleged offending post was made on August 25 via his official X handle.
  • The charge is based on Section 24(2)(b) of the Cybercrimes Prohibition and Prevention Act 2024.
  • This continues a pattern of legal challenges between Sowore and the state security apparatus.
This case highlights the ongoing tension between the government's use of cybercrime legislation to regulate online speech and the boundaries of political expression and activism in Nigeria.

Sources: Channels TV