Deji Adeyanju Condemns Revocation of Sowore’s Bail, Urges Tinubu, DSS to Withdraw Charges

The decision to revoke Omoyele Sowore’s bail appears rather harsh in the circumstances. Having previously granted him bail on self-recognizance, the court ought to have given greater consideration to the fact that he was present in court on the previous adjourned date when the court did not sit, had written to seek an adjournment, and currently has no counsel on record formally representing him. Given that he has previously faced far more serious allegations, including treasonable felony related charges, without absconding, it is difficult to justify the conclusion that he would evade trial over the present charges.
The courts must always be guided by the presumption of innocence, particularly where a defendant has not shown a pattern of disregard for the judicial process. Both the court and the prosecution should be careful not to create the impression that this is a deliberate attempt to prevent him from participating in the next general election.
Furthermore, i call on President Bola Tinubu who was a fervent critic as an opposition leader and the Director-General of DSS to discontinue the charge against Omoyele Sowore in the interest of pluralism and justice.
DEJI ADEYANJU, ESQ.