In a case highlighting the legal risks of "inciting" posts online, a Nigerian man is facing trial for allegedly asking the military to suspend the Nigerian government.
The court has now confirmed that the full legal battle will begin in mid-May.
The defendant allegedly suggested that Nigeria should "suspend the government" and join the AES (an alliance of neighboring countries currently under military rule).
The DSS used digital tools to trace the "Agroman" account back to the defendant before making an arrest in Rivers State.
Under Nigerian law, calling for a coup or an unconstitutional change of government is a serious offense that can lead to long prison sentences.
Justice Abdulmalik has cleared two days—May 18 and 19—to hear all the evidence from the DSS and the defense team.
