Nigerian activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has said he is ready to sue to Federal Government of Nigeria for his wrongful detention.
Sowore made the statement during a Television programme with News Central, Politics HQ, on Thursday evening.
The Nigerian government withdrew the charge it filed against rights activists, Sowore and Adebayo Olawale, in a notice tagged February 15.
“They haven’t returned my passport and my phones. They have not reopened my bank accounts that were closed illegally, and I’m going to take legal steps.” Sowore said.
This followed a notice of discontinuance filed at the Federal High Court Abuja, where Sowore and his co-defendant are being arraigned.
The Notice of Discontinuance was signed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN.
“By virtue of the power conferred on me under Section 174 (1) (c) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, Section 107 (1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice tend to discontinue Charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/235/2019, between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Omoyele Sowore, Adebayo Olawale aka Mandate.
Reacting on the matter, an Abuja-based legal practitioner, Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq, commended the decision of the AGF to halt the trial of Omoyele Sowore in court, where he was charged for allegedly staging a revolution.
Olajengbesi said the decision reflects a commitment to upholding the principles of justice and fairness within the country’s legal system.
“By discontinuing the trial, the Attorney General has demonstrated a willingness to review cases objectively and prioritise the protection of citizens’ rights.”
