Alleged cybercrime: DSS instructs lawyers to suspend Sowore’s Trial Until After 2027 Presidential Election
The Department of State Services (DSS) has directed its counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, to take steps to suspend the cybercrime case instituted against human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election.
The development followed a meeting between the Director-General of the DSS, Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, and Mr. Kehinde, alongside senior officials of DSS’ Legal Directorate, on August 20, 2026.
A source close to the DSS legal team said the meeting was convened to consider putting the case on hold, in view of the commencement of campaigns for the 2027 presidential election, scheduled for January 16, 2027.
According to the source, Ajayi directed the legal team to explore ways of suspending the proceedings to enable Sowore to participate fully in the electoral process without the case constituting a distraction or hindrance.
