Olumide Ogunsanwo, the controversial TikToker popularly known as Seaking, has been released from police custody on bail.
His arrest by the federal investigation department in Abuja last week was on the back of allegations of cyberbullying against Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Seaking was granted bail for N500,000 with two sureties required after his lawyers argued that there was no strong reason to keep him in custody.
The court agreed, ruling that the police failed to provide sufficient grounds for a 30-day remand.
Omoyele Sowore, a vocal advocate for SeaKing’s release, confirmed the development on Monday evening. He posted a photo of Seaking smiling in a car after his release.
“We are pleased to confirm that Olumide Ogunsanwo @seaking303 has been released from @PoliceNG custody after our prompt rejection of the initial bail condition requiring a Level 12 or 10 civil servant, resulting in a swift agreement and release on administrative bail, signed by me,” Sowore wrote.
Advertisement— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) February 10, 2025
We are pleased to confirm that Olumide Ogunsanwo @seaking303 has been released from @PoliceNG custody after our prompt rejection of the initial bail condition requiring a Level 12 or 10 civil servant, resulting in a swift agreement and release on administrative bail, signed by… pic.twitter.com/gaEbLGuSEL
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) February 10, 2025
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Adeboye had earlier called for the release of Seaking despite criticising him.
Seaking had slammed Adeboye in a TikTok post in December for asking his congregation to fast for 100 days for Nigeria, describing the directive as “stupid”.
This is not Seaking’s first arrest in recent months.
The TikToker was arrested in December for alleged treason, cyberstalking, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
This was after he shared a video on social media wherein he appeared to have insulted President Bola Tinubu, Babajide-Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor; and Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector general of police.
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