BREAKING NEWS: Sowore Files No-Case Submission In DSS Defamation Suit Over 'Criminal' Remark About President Tinubu

 

The suit comes from his alleged remark describing President Tinubu as “a criminal,” and Sowore argued that the case lacks merit.

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on Tuesday filed a no-case submission at the Federal High Court in Abuja in response to a defamation suit brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). 

The suit comes from his alleged remark describing President Tinubu as “a criminal,” and Sowore argued that the case lacks merit.

At the resumed hearing before Justice Umar Mohammad, the defence team, led by Abubakar Marshal, informed the court that it had filed a no-case submission on the grounds that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case and could not prove its claims beyond a reasonable doubt to warrant Sowore entering a defence.

Marshal added that the defence had obtained the record of proceedings and had duly filed and served the no-case submission on the prosecution. 

“The prosecution has requested 48 hours to file their response, which the court granted. They are expected to respond by April 28. Upon receipt of their response, we will file our reply on points of law, in line with standard legal procedure,” Marshal said.

 

The court has adjourned the matter to May 4, 2026, for the adoption of all processes.