Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court on Friday admitted detained convener of Revolution Now Protest, Omoyele Sowore to bail in the sum of ₦100m.
Also admitted to bail in the sum of ₦50m is Sowore’s co-defendant, Olaleye Bakare, facing alleged Treasonable felony charges among others.
Justice Ojukwu who admitted the defendants to bail in a ruling held that the offences they were being charged with are bail-able.
As part of the bail conditions, Sowore is to produce two sureties in like sum who must be resident in Abuja and show evidence of tax payment for three years from 2014 to 2016, while Bakare is to produce one surety in the sum of ₦50m and also show evidence of tax payment within the same three years period.
The court, in addition, ordered the defendants not to participate in any form of protest pending the determination of the suit.
They are also expected not to travel without the permission of the court.
Justice Ojukwu also ordered that the defendants be remanded in custody of the Department of State Service (DSS) pending the perfection of their bail.
The matter has been adjourned till November 6,7, and 8 for commencement of trial.