The Department of State Services has directed its private counsel, Akinolu Kehinde, SAN, to begin steps toward suspending the alleged cyberbullying case against African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore until after the 2027 presidential election.
The decision reportedly followed a meeting on August 20 between DSS Director-General Tosin Ajayi, the senior lawyer and other officials from the agency’s legal directorate.
According to a source familiar with the matter, the meeting considered putting the case on hold to allow Sowore, who is expected to contest the January 16, 2027 presidential election, to participate fully in the electoral process.
“The DSS boss reportedly told the Senior Advocate and his directorate of legal services that, with the commencement of presidential campaigns, it would only be fair to pause the court case in order to enable Sowore fully participate in the upcoming elections without let or hindrance,” the source said.
The source added that Ajayi believed the delay would have little impact, given that the case had already been before the court for nearly a year.
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