Court Fixes June 30 For Ruling On Sowore’s Bail Application as a Federal High Court judge declines his request for temporary release pending decision.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 30, 2026, for its ruling on Omoyele Sowore’s application to restore his bail.

Justice Mohammed Umar announced the date on Wednesday during proceedings in the case filed by the Department of State Services (DSS).

The DSS is prosecuting Sowore over comments in which he allegedly described President Bola Tinubu as “a criminal.”

During the hearing, Sowore’s lawyer, R.O. Adakole, represented lead counsel Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN). He asked the court to release Sowore to his legal team pending the ruling.

Adakole told the court that Sowore had attended proceedings since the trial began. He also said the activist had never breached his bail conditions.

Justice Umar declined the request. He said he needed time to review the affidavits and other documents before making a decision.

The defence team made further appeals. However, the judge maintained his position and refused temporary release.

The case has drawn attention from Sowore’s supporters and human rights advocates. Many have raised concerns over the revocation of his bail.

On June 16, 2026, the court revoked Sowore’s bail after he failed to appear for a scheduled hearing. The judge also issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

At the time, DSS counsel Akinlolu Kehinde told the court that Sowore did not provide any reason for his absence. He urged the court to revoke the activist’s bail.

The court will now decide on June 30 whether to restore Sowore’s bail.