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DSS Blocks Sowore’s Lawyer at Abuja Court, Hearing Disrupted

At the Federal High Court in Abuja, the Department of State Services (DSS) barred one of Omoyele Sowore’s lawyers from entering the courtroom. The move sparked a tense standoff just before the activist’s hearing. Sowore, a journalist and former presidential candidate, is currently held at the Kuje Custodial Centre. His detention follows a court ruling in a cybercrime case brought by the DSS. The agency accused him of calling President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “a criminal” in social media posts. This latest incident has reignited debate over due process and freedom of expression.

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hala

Abi na only me dey wonder why DSS go block Sowore's lawyer like this?

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kris

Did any official statement explain the rationale behind the DSS blocking the lawyer at court?

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K
kaka

It's telling that the DSS chose to bar a defense lawyer before the hearing even began.

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olivia

Blocking legal counsel at court seems less about due process and more about intimidating opposition voices.

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jesse

A follow-up step might be gathering witness statements on this standoff to strengthen any challenge against the DSS's courtroom directive.

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