Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Nigerian whistleblower Isaac Bristol, known for his association with the prominent whistleblower account PIDOM Nigeria.
Bristol was granted bail set at ₦5 million, with one surety in a similar sum.
In his ruling on the motion filed by Bristol’s legal team, led by Deji Adeyanju, Justice Nwite outlined several conditions for the bail. Notably, Bristol must deposit his International Passport with the court.
The surety must reside in Abuja and submit an affidavit of means, along with evidence of three years of tax clearance and two passport photographs.
Bristol has been in custody at Kuje Correctional Centre since September 11, facing charges of alleged treason.
He is accused of mobilizing and soliciting support to “unduly compel” the government through the #EndBadGovernance protest, making false money-laundering allegations against President Bola Tinubu, and unlawfully obtaining and disseminating classified documents in violation of the Official Secrets Act of 1962.
