Blogger Remanded in Anambra Over Alleged Defamation of Governor Soludo
An Awka Chief Magistrate's Court has remanded blogger Ejike Ofoegbu over alleged defamation of Anambra Governor Charles Soludo and his family.
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An Awka Chief Magistrate's Court in Anambra State has remanded blogger Ejike Ofoegbu over allegations of defaming Governor Charles Soludo and his family. The court, sitting in Amawbia near Awka, ordered the remand on Monday, according to Naija News.
Ofoegbu, publisher of Igbo Times Magazine, appeared before the court following a complaint by the state government. He is accused of publishing defamatory content targeting Soludo and members of his household. The allegations relate to posts published online, though specific details of the content were not disclosed in court filings.
The remand was confirmed by Business Day, which reported that the magistrate’s decision followed preliminary hearings. No bail was granted, and the next court date has not been made public. The Office of the Attorney General of Anambra State is handling the case.
Defamation is a criminal offense under Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act of 2015, which allows for prosecution of online content deemed harmful to individuals’ reputations. The case draws attention to ongoing tensions between public officials and digital publishers in Nigeria.
Both Naija News and Business Day cited court proceedings as the basis for their reporting. The case remains ongoing.