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BREAKING: Court Grants Sowore ₦200 Million Bail, Orders Surrender of Passport
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in the sum of ₦200 million.
The court also directed Sowore to provide two sureties as part of the bail conditions. In addition, the judge ordered the surrender of his international passport pending the determination of the case.
The ruling came amid heightened public interest and a strong show of support from Sowore's followers, many of whom gathered around the court premises demanding his release.
Legal observers say the conditions attached to the bail will now determine how quickly the activist can secure his freedom, as his legal team works to meet the court's requirements.
The case has continued to attract national attention, drawing reactions from political groups, civil society organizations, and human rights advocates across the country.
Supporters welcomed the decision to grant bail but expressed concern over the conditions attached to it, while others argued that the