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Sowore Refuses Defence in Nigerian Cyber-Bullying Trial, Judge Seeks Case Transfer

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•Omoyele Sowore is the defendant in a cyberbullying trial in Nigeria.
•On May 20, 2026, Sowore refused to enter a defence in the ongoing trial.
•The Chief Judge has formally requested the transfer of the case to another court.
•The trial concerns allegations of cyberbullying under Nigerian law.

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▸If the Chief Judge's request to transfer Sowore's case is approved the trial could be delayed, affecting Sowore's legal timeline and possibly changing the judicial environment in which the case is heard.

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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Alleged Cyberbullying: Sowore Fails to Enter Defence AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Sowore refuses to enter defence in cyber-bullying trial, writes Chief Judge for case transfer

Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has declined to present a defence in his cyberbullying trial, prompting the Chief Judge to request the transfer of the case. This development affects the progress of a high-profile legal proceeding in Nigeria, with potential implications for the country's judicial process and debates over freedom of expression. The case transfer could lead to delays and shifts in how cyberbullying laws are enforced in Nigeria.