Common Nigerian music minister, Mercy Chinwo Blessed, alongside along with her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, have taken authorized motion towards 5 people for alleged felony defamation.
The summon was issued by Chief Justice of the Peace Emmanuel Iyanna of the Abuja Justice of the Peace courtroom, directing the defendants to seem in particular person on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
The courtroom summons, dated Wednesday, April 3, 2024, stems from an incident the place Mercy Chinwo’s child was publicly criticized on social media throughout Easter celebrations. A number of web customers made disparaging remarks in regards to the toddler, suggesting a resemblance to veteran gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey.
The defendants, specifically Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley Ibeh, DJ Spoiltkid, Terrence Ekot, and Samuel Agozie, are accused of cyberstalking, spreading injurious falsehoods, and cyber intimidation towards Mercy Chinwo Blessed and her partner. The felony criticism was filed by the complainants’ attorneys, Pelumi Olajengbesi of the Abuja-based media agency Legislation Hall.
In response to the plaintiffs, the alleged actions of the defendants violated Sections 24 (1)(B) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, and so forth.) Act 2015 and Part 391 of the Penal Code.
