Nigeria’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.

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Sources: Premium Times Nigeria