Justice Rejects DSS Lawyer as Witness in Sowore’s Cyberbullying Case

In a significant ruling on Wednesday, Justice Mohammed Umar of a Federal High Court, Abuja, dismissed a motion by presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, seeking to stop the Department of State Services (DSS) lawyer from testifying in his cyberbullying case. According to THISDAYLIVE, the court held that the DSS lawyer, Mr. Idowu Awo, cannot act as a witness for both the prosecution and the defendant in the same case. This comes after Sowore’s lawyers argued that Mr. Awo had made derogatory comments about their client on social media, which could potentially influence his testimony. However, the DSS has not commented on the alleged cyberbullying accusations or when the facility began operating. The development is a setback for the DSS, which had relied on Mr. Awo’s testimony in the case. Sowore, a renowned activist and founder of Sahara Reporters, is facing cyberbullying charges after a video went viral in which he was seen making derogatory comments about a female lawyer. This case has sparked controversy and debate in Nigeria, with many viewing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices.