Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has regained his freedom after meeting the bail conditions imposed by the Federal High Court in his ongoing cybercrime trial.
The activist walked out of the Kuje Correctional Center in Abuja on Monday, hours after the court approved his release on bail for ₦200 million.
Rather than expressing relief over his release, Sowore used the moment to reaffirm his determination to continue what he described as his struggle against injustice.
Addressing supporters shortly after leaving the correctional facility, the former presidential candidate insisted that his time behind bars had not weakened his commitment to activism.
Instead, he said the experience had made him even more determined to continue speaking out.
“Leaving Kuje Prison after being unjustly incarcerated by the failed traitor to the Nigerian people, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his regime.
“Prison has never broken the resolve of those who fight for justice. If anything, it only strengthens our determination.
“The struggle continues. We will never surrender. #RevolutionNow #Sowore2027.”
His remarks were greeted by cheers from supporters who gathered outside the correctional facility to welcome him back.
Sowore’s release followed a ruling by the Federal High Court granting him bail after hearing his application.
The court admitted him to bail in the sum of ₦200 million with two sureties and also ordered him to surrender his international passport while the case remains before the court.
Before the ruling, the activist had been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Center pending the determination of his bail application.
Sowore is currently facing prosecution over alleged cybercrime and defamation, following comments he made concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The activist has consistently rejected the allegations, insisting that the charges are politically motivated and intended to silence his criticism of the government.
His legal team has also maintained that he committed no offense and has vowed to challenge the charges in court.
Sowore’s release has sparked fresh reactions across social media, with supporters welcoming him back while reiterating calls for the charges against him to be dropped.
Others, however, insist that the legal process should be allowed to run its course before conclusions are drawn.
Although he is now out on bail, Sowore’s trial is expected to continue in the coming weeks as the court hears the substantive case against him.
