A lawyer representing the detained publisher of Sahara Reporters,
Omoyele Sowore, has given a reason for Sowore continued datention
despite being granted bail by a court on Tuesday.
Sowore’s lawyer, Samuel Ogala, explained during a telephone interview
with PREMIUM TIMES, yesterday that Mr Sowore is expected to be
released on Wednesday, after the defence team signs some legal
documents.
“Some documents have to first be signed. We have obtained the court
order, so today the necessary documents would be signed before his
release,” said Mr Ogala, a lawyer in Femi Falana’s chambers.
The order for Sowore’s release
PREMIUM TIMES reported how a judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja,
Taiwo Taiwo, Tuesday ordered the immediate release of Mr Sowore after
the prosecution informed the court of its completion of investigations
into the allegations against the activist.
The judge said Mr Sowore’s lead counsel, Femi Falana, a senior
advocate of Nigeria, would be responsible for ensuring he appears in
court for trial.
“It is therefore ordered that the respondent be released forthwith.
But he must deposit his international passport with this court within
48 hours of this order.
“Further, the respondent shall be released to Femi Falana forthwith by
the applicant, that is the State Security Service (SSS).
“Femi Falana shall ensure that the respondent is produced for his
formal arraignment whenever he or the respondent is notified,” Mr
Taiwo said according to the court papers seen by PREMIUM TIMES.
