An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates' Court revoked the bail of APC governorship aspirant Abimbola Olawumi on Tuesday after she failed to appear for a scheduled hearing. Olawumi had earlier been granted bail on self-recognition following her July 23 arraignment on four counts of alleged cyberbullying and false accusation against Yemisi Joluwe on social media. Her lawyer, Odunayo Okunade, informed the court that she was unable to attend due to health challenges and submitted a medical report in support.
The police prosecutor, Samson Osobu, opposed the explanation, stating that Olawumi remained active on social media on Monday and Tuesday, where she allegedly continued to harass and threaten the complainant. He argued that her conduct constituted a breach of bail conditions and urged the court to revoke the bail and issue a bench warrant. Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun agreed, expressing disappointment at her absence and stressing that bail comes with strict compliance. He revoked her bail, issued a bench warrant, and adjourned the case to August 17 for hearing.
Abimbola Olawumi claimed illness prevented her from attending court, yet allegedly remained active on social media posting against the complainant. This contradiction raises questions about the credibility of her medical claim and the conditions under which bail should be upheld. The court's decision underscores that bail is not unconditional, especially when alleged misconduct continues remotely.
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