It said such claims were entirely baseless and misleading, adding that they were aimed at undermining the legitimacy of Egbetokun’s appointment.
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Justice Musa Liman, in a ruling on Sowore’s bail application moved by his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, held that the surety must be a responsible citizen with a landed property within the jurisdiction of the court.
Sowore, who was arraigned before Justice Musa Liman, however, pleaded not guilty to the 16 amended charges preferred against him by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Sowore’s lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, confirmed on Tuesday that the police will arraign the rights activist on Wednesday, January 29.
Sowore was recently summoned to address several allegations which include resisting and obstructing public officers, disobedience to lawful orders, cyberstalking, and acts allegedly intended to prevent arrests.
The Publisher of Sahara Reporters made this position known on a Channels Television programme: “Politics Today.”
The pro-democracy activist made the declaration in a phone interview with The PUNCH on Thursday in Abuja.
The development was made known in a document by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi.
Governor Aiyedatiwa has sent their names to the Ondo State House of Assembly for their screening and ratification.
They spoke on Friday on a Channels Television programme: “Inside Sources,” which is hosted by Laolu Akande.
As he parked his car, food sellers and traders abandoned their wares, their faces beaming with excitement.
The assertion that only the governor can raise concerns about his forged signature lacks logic.
The jurist made the threat on Wednesday in Abuja.
The matter was slated for re-arraignment of the defendants but when the matter was called, only Sowore was present in court.
Four other activists, who were arrested with Sowore on New Year’s Eve in Abuja for holding a protest against bad governance, were also granted bail in the sum of N1m each.
Dr. Olukoya’s position on the issues was made known in a statement by his media aide, Collins Edomaruse, on Saturday.