The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Wednesday adjourned a suit filed against Iyabo Obasanjo and others over an Abuja property until July 9 for hearing.
Justice Umar also ordered the defendant, who is being prosecuted by the State Security Service (SSS), for alleged cyberbullying related offences, to enter his defence beginning from June 5.
The case could not proceed due to the judge’s absence.
The court also ordered Mr Sowore to enter his defence.
The court has fixed May 25 for a hearing in a suit filed by the NDC, seeking an order striking down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026.
“You cannot tender a document through a witness who said he did not know anything about it,” ruled the judge. “The document is, hereby, marked as rejected.”
The judge adjourned the matter until January 27 for cross-examination of the PW-1 and continuation hearing.
“An order is hereby made for the final forfeiture of Plot No. 5 in Cadastral Zone D12, Kaba District, Abuja, measuring approximately 122015.80 m²,” said the judge.
Mr Sowore, who was arraigned before Justice Mohammed Umar, pleaded not guilty.
IG’s lawyer, Aminu Abdullahi, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, that the money in dispute had been paid by the defendants.
