A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, in his ongoing alleged cybercrime trial.
Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling delivered on Tuesday, fixed bail at ₦200 million and directed Sowore to produce two sureties. One of the sureties must be a traditional ruler from his community, while the other must own landed property in Abuja.
The court also ordered that the sureties be verified by the prosecution and directed Sowore to deposit his international passport with the Deputy Chief Registrar of the court pending the conclusion of the trial.
Following the ruling, the judge released Sowore to his legal team and adjourned proceedings until Monday, July 6, when the defence is expected to open its case.