The Federal High Court in Abuja has turned down Omoyele Sowore's request to delay his trial over alleged cyberbullying of President Tinubu.Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Sowore to return to court on July 16 for the trial to continue.Sowore's lawyer, Raphael Adakole, asked for a two-month adjournment because their lead counsel was abroad.But the DSS's lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, argued that the case had already been delayed 10 times at Sowore's request.The judge emphasized the court's order for an accelerated trial under the 2015 Administration of Criminal Justice Act.The case was started by the DSS, and Sowore's first witness, Deji Adeyanju, testified about Tinubu's comments on free speech.Adeyanju admitted he previously represented Sowore before leaving the case and acknowledged making social media comments about his legal experiences.The court adjourned until July 16 for Sowore to continue his defense.This ruling shows the court's commitment to speeding up legal proceedings despite delays caused by the defense team.
Original title: Court Rejects Sowore’s Bid For Lengthy Adjournment
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