The ongoing trial of Omoyele Sowore faced a sudden delay this Thursday when the defense team failed to show up.
The prosecution, led by Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), asked the court to revoke Sowore's bail immediately, arguing that the absence was a sign of disrespect to the law.
The government is accusing Sowore of cybercrime after he allegedly used his X (Twitter) and Facebook accounts to call the President a criminal.
Lawyers for the government proved they sent the court notice to Sowore’s team, yet no reason was given for their absence.
Justice Umar refused to revoke the bail immediately but made it clear that "serious consequences" follow if the defense misses the next sitting.
The case has been adjourned until March 16, where the defense is expected to finish questioning the government’s first witness.
