The police have filed a criminal charge against a former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, for describing Kayode Egbetokun as an “illegal” Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
It was learnt that Sowore may be arraigned today before Justice Abdullah Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja
The police detained the activist and Sahara Reporters publisher after he refused stringent bail conditions granted him while honouring their invitation in Abuja.
Count One of the charges reads: “That you, Omoyele Sowore, on December 13, 2024, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, did intentionally and knowingly send messages through your verified X handle account, ‘Omoyele Sowore’, and caused a publication against the Inspector General of Police, where you called him ‘illegal IGP Kayode Egbetokun.”
The police said he knew the statement to be false and intended “to cause a breakdown of law and order”.