The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the continuation of his trial on Wednesday.

Justice Mohammed Umar directed that Sowore remain in custody after revoking the bail earlier granted to him and issuing a warrant for his arrest following his failure to appear in court for the continuation of proceedings.

Sowore is facing a two-count cybercrime charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) over a social media post in which he allegedly described President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal.”

The activist, who chose to represent himself after his legal team withdrew from the case, had sought the judge’s recusal, alleging bias. However, the court on Monday dismissed the application and reaffirmed its decision to continue with the trial.

Proceedings in the case are scheduled to resume on Wednesday.