The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre following the revocation of his bail in an ongoing cybercrime case.

Sowore is facing a two-count charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) over a social media post in which he allegedly referred to President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal.”

The court directed that the activist remain in custody pending the continuation of proceedings scheduled for Wednesday.

Justice Mohammed Umar had earlier, in a ruling delivered on June 16, revoked Sowore’s bail and issued a warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear in court for the continuation of his trial.

The defendant was expected to open his defence in the matter but was absent during the proceedings, prompting the court to take disciplinary action.

Sowore had previously chosen to represent himself after members of his legal team withdrew from the case.

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The court’s decision marks a significant development in the legal proceedings against the former presidential candidate, who has remained a vocal critic of successive administrations and government policies.

The cybercrime charges stem from comments made on social media, which the DSS argues violated provisions of the law.

With the revocation of his bail, Sowore will remain in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre until the court reconvenes to continue hearing the case.

The matter has attracted public attention due to Sowore’s prominence as a political activist, publisher and former presidential candidate.

Meanwhile, Sowore has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to extend the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, by an additional six months.

The presidency announced that Adeniyi’s tenure, which was expected to end on August 1, 2026, would now continue until February 2027.

According to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the extension is intended to allow Adeniyi to complete key reforms, including the implementation of the National Single Window initiative and to facilitate a smooth succession process within the Nigeria Customs Service.

The government also stated that during the transition period, Adeniyi would work with the Customs Service Board to oversee the promotion of qualified officers and the retirement of personnel who have reached the mandatory retirement age or service years.

Reacting through his social media platform, Sowore described the extension as a damaging precedent that undermines institutional integrity.

He argued that Adeniyi should have exited the service much earlier and warned that extending the tenure of senior public officials beyond established limits could negatively affect morale within government institutions.

According to Sowore, such decisions hinder career advancement opportunities for other officers and create the impression that political considerations outweigh established rules and procedures.

The activist maintained that strong institutions can only thrive when due process is respected and leadership transitions are conducted in line with existing regulations.

As the legal proceedings against him continue, Sowore’s latest comments add to ongoing debates over public sector reforms, institutional governance and the administration’s approach to key appointments in government agencies.