Sowore Denies Cybercrime Allegations in Court Over ‘Illegal IGP’ Comment

Activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has denied the cybercrime charges brought against him by Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The allegations are linked to a post on Sowore’s verified X account, where he described Egbetokun as an “illegal IGP.”

In case number FCH/ABJ/23/25, the police claim Sowore deliberately used his verified account to spread false statements aimed at inciting disorder, disrupting public peace, and undermining the authority of the police force.

During his arraignment before Justice Abdullah Liman at the FCT High Court, Sowore pleaded not guilty to the charges at approximately 10:00 am on Wednesday.

Outside the courtroom, supporters of the activist staged a protest against his arraignment.

One protester remarked, “Police officers are here to intimidate peaceful protesters while Abuja is plagued by crime. Instead of tackling crime hotspots, they’re gathered here. This demonstrates the priorities of this government and the so-called illegal Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.”