The Editor of Sahara Reporter and Convener of #RevolutiinNow Com. Omoyele Sowore and four others have been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court , Wuse Zone 2, Abuja on monday.
They are facing trial on three count charges of Unlawful assembly, criminal conspiracy and public disturbance.
It will be recalled that Omoyele Sowore had earlier calledfor a crossover protest in protest against the administration of the President Muhammadu Buhari.
However, he was arrested on 31st day of December, 2020 in Abuja alongside some other persons for leading the protest.
Sowore and his cohort plea non guilty to the three count charges.
The prosecution was led by J.C.A Idachaba, together with Adama Musa and D.J Emenike, while the defendants are being represented by Femi Falana Chambers.
However, in recognition of the fundamental human right of the defendants, they are given the opportunity to prepare their defence, but pending the time, the court has ordered their remand at the kuje correctional centre till 05/01 when the bail hearing will commence.
