Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has raised concerns over the transparency of the FCT High Court after attempting to obtain records of a series of ex parte injunctions involving the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.
Securitynewsalert.com heard that Sowore visited the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday, following reports that Justice J.O.E. Adeyemi-Ajayi had granted orders in favour of the IGP, his personal staff officer, and his son.
According to Sowore’s post on his X-Space, his attempts to secure the Certified True Copies (CTC) of the court orders and the full record of proceedings were met with administrative delays.
While his team complied with the formal application process, court officials reportedly cited the judge’s handwriting as a barrier to fulfilling the request.
“Court officials later informed us that the judge’s handwritten notes were difficult to decipher and therefore could not yet be provided,” Sowore stated.
The activist’s move targets not only IGP Kayode Egbetokun, whom Sowore notably referred to as “illegal”, but also his PSO 2, “ACP” Bukola Kuti, and the IGP’s son, Victor Egbetokun.
Sowore emphasised that the push for these documents is rooted in judicial accountability, asserting that the legal system should not be used as a “shield” for those in power.
“Our objective is straightforward,” Sowore said. “To obtain the official records, review them thoroughly, and ensure that the judicial process does not shield incompetence or protect individuals from lawful scrutiny, regardless of their status.”
As of his latest update, the court has yet to release the requested files. Sowore maintains that the team is still waiting for the judiciary to “discharge its duty” and provide the necessary documentation to allow for a formal review of the injunctions.
