Omoyele Sowore has dismissed allegations from the Nigerian Bar Association that he turned a courtroom into a media platform, insisting he only responded to journalists who approached him. The dispute began after the NBA faulted his conduct at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing him of undermining courtroom order by addressing reporters within the […]
Omoyele Sowore has dismissed allegations from the Nigerian Bar Association that he turned a courtroom into a media platform, insisting he only responded to journalists who approached him.
The dispute began after the NBA faulted his conduct at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing him of undermining courtroom order by addressing reporters within the premises.
However, Sowore said the claim does not reflect what actually happened. He argued that he never organised any media briefing and described the accusation as inaccurate.
Explaining his presence at the court, he said he went there to collect official documents confirming the dismissal of a cybercrime case filed against him last year.
He revealed that the process was delayed after the judge declined to sign the order immediately due to fresh applications submitted by the police.
While waiting for the court to resume sitting, Sowore said journalists stationed at the court approached him for comments, which he answered in a normal interaction.
He stressed that such exchanges are routine and should not be interpreted as staging a press conference.
Sowore also took a swipe at the NBA, accusing it of reacting selectively to issues affecting the justice system.
He questioned why the association remained silent during previous incidents involving alleged interference in court proceedings by security agencies.
He further claimed that some legal practitioners attempted to harass him during the incident, adding that such behaviour raises concerns about accountability within the system.
According to him, records would show that legal representatives and police officials were present in court, and that the judge upheld the earlier ruling dismissing the case.
The situation escalated during the March 24 court session when a senior advocate objected to Sowore’s interaction with journalists, sparking tension within the premises.