A Magistrate’s Court in the Kuje area of Abuja on Friday granted bail to former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, and Aloy Ejimakor, a member of the legal team which represented the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The court also granted bail to Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu and 10 others.
All 13 defendants were arrested and arraigned before the court for allegedly inciting public disturbance and breach of peace in connection with the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held on Monday, October 20, in Abuja.
While Aloy Ejimakor, Emmanuel Kanu, and the other 10 defendants were arrested during the protest, Sowore was arrested on October 23 at the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he appeared to show solidarity with the IPOB leader Kanu during his terrorism trial.
They pleaded not guilty when their alleged offences were read to them during Friday’s proceedings.
Shortly after, their lawyers argued their bail, which the court granted, but with conditions.
Each of them was granted bail at N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
They are each, required to submit their passports, present a verified National Identification Number (NIN) and a three-year tax clearance certificate as part of the conditions.
The court has adjourned further hearing till December 15.
