The legal battle involving Omoyele Sowore has taken another turn, with the Federal High Court in Abuja rejecting his request to compel the DSS lead prosecutor, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, to testify in his ongoing cyberbullying trial.
In a ruling, Justice Mohammed Umar nullified the subpoena previously issued against Kehinde, explaining that lawyers are generally protected by professional confidentiality and cannot be forced to disclose information obtained through their legal duties.
The judge, however, noted that exceptions may apply where the evidence concerns an undisputed issue or would not compromise the interests of the lawyer’s client.
Although the court rejected the defence’s attempt to question the DSS counsel, it approved a request to summon APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe and INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, as defence witnesses.
The judge directed that subpoenas be issued to both individuals to ensure their appearance in court.
Proceedings were adjourned until November 11, 2026, for the witnesses to appear.
