The federal high court in Abuja has granted bail to Thomas Abiodun Olamide, the female activist accused of threatening Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, on social media.
In the case numbered, FHC/ABJ/CR/636/2024: Thomas Abiodun Olamide v. IGP & 2 ORS, the defendant, represented by Dr. S. M. Oyeghe, Esq, and J. A Ekwe, Esq., appeared in court for a ruling on the motion for bail. Despite the absence of the prosecution, the defendant’s motion for bail and the complainant’s counter affidavit were adopted and argued.
In his ruling, the judge cited a lack of concrete evidence that the defendant would jump bail if granted. The court subsequently granted bail with the following conditions: a 10 million naira bond, one surety in like sum, the surety’s deposition of an affidavit of means, presentation of a three-year tax clearance certificate, residency within the court’s jurisdiction, and the submission of two recent passport photographs for both the surety and defendant. Additionally, the surety’s address will be verified.
The case was then adjourned to February 18, 2025, for trial.
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