Sowore’s detention condemnable, threat to free speech, fair trial — Adams

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has condemned the remand of activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre, describing the development as a threat to freedom of expression and the principles of fair trial.
Sowore, who was the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), is currently facing trial over allegations of cyberstalking and criminal defamation.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Adams expressed concern over the Federal High Court’s decision to revoke Sowore’s bail and order his detention pending further proceedings in the case.
According to him, the action sends a disturbing message to Nigerians...