AbujaNigeria’s secret police asked to pause its own prosecution.
A lawyer says the agency could simply withdraw the case instead of leaving Sowore in limbo.
The security service cites election-rights conventions to justify the delay.
Nigeria’s Federal High Court resumes 14 September, but the case itself waits until after 2027 elections.
How each outlet framed it
- Premium Times Nigeria leans critical
- SSS seeks trial suspension for opposition presidential candidate to enable 2027 election campaign participation
Sources: Premium Times Nigeria