Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre following a court ruling that rejected his request for the presiding judge to withdraw from the case, as well as the affirmation of an earlier decision revoking his bail.
The development followed proceedings in which the court dismissed the recusal application filed by Sowore’s legal team, insisting that there were no sufficient grounds to warrant the judge stepping aside from the matter.
Counsel to the defendant had argued that the court should recuse itself over concerns they raised during the proceedings, but the application was declined.
In a related ruling, the court also upheld the revocation of Sowore’s bail, paving the way for his remand at the Kuje facility pending further hearing of the case.
Security operatives were seen escorting the activist out of the courtroom following the ruling, as proceedings drew significant attention from supporters and observers present.
The case is expected to continue on a date to be communicated by the court.
