The Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the bail hearing for Isaac Bristol to September 17.
Ejes Gist News reports that Bristol attended court on Wednesday morning, accompanied by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, for a hearing where Justice Emeka Nwite was to consider his bail application.
However, the judge chose not to continue with the hearing.
Adeyanju announced the postponement in a statement shared on WhatsApp following the court proceedings.
“The court granted bail to the protesters but moved Bristol’s bail application to the 27th of this month,” Adeyanju said, though later clarification indicated the hearing will take place on September 17.
In August 2024, Bristol, also referred to as ‘Pidom,’ faced police charges on nine counts, encompassing terrorism, money laundering, cybercrime, and tampering with evidence.
These allegations are connected to his whistleblowing efforts, during which he managed the X (previously Twitter) account ‘@PIDOMNigeria,’ revealing purported misconduct in Nigeria.
The postponed hearing will assess whether Bristol will be allowed bail or will continue to be held in custody as his case advances through the legal process
