Connect with us

Asaba Metro News

News

Former Delta Lawmaker Wins Libel Suit Against Oliver, Kuyenum


…as Court Slams N10m Fine On Defendants.

The Delta State High Court, Akwukwu-Igbo, Judicial Division today slammed a ten million naira fine on popular blogger Mr. Fejiro Oliver and Mr. Kingsley Kuyenum in a libel suit filed by the former member representing Ukwuani state constituency, Honourable Alphonsus Ojo.

In the case with suit number, A/213/2016, Honourable Alphonsus Ojo through his counsel accused the defendants of Publishing reports that the claimant, a medical practitioner, performed an abortion of an eight months old foetus, which almost claimed the life of the supposed woman.

ALSO READ:  President Tinubu Signs Bill to Establish Small Arms Control Centre

Mr. Fejiro Oliver and his accomplice, Mr Kingsley Kuyenum popularly known as Prince Terry K, were found guilty of Publishing falsehood against Honourable Ojo on Facebook, and other blogs, including some indigenous newspapers, where they defamed the character of the claimant describing him as a 419 legislator who is unfit to represent his people in the Delta State House of Assembly, among other defamatory publications.

In his ruling, the presiding Judge, Justice Manser Okoh said the defendants who filed a memoranda condition appearance, refused to appear before the court to defend themselves, pointing out that the defendants were not able to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.

ALSO READ:  Atiku Reacts to Farotimi’s Ordeal, Calls for strengthened Human Rights in Nigeria

The lead counsel to the claimant, Gene Mowah, Esq represented by the Barrister Chiamaka Okike said the ruling would serve as a deterrent to other journalists who Publish stories without cross-checking their facts and those who go about Publishing falsehood against responsible and respected citizens.

Speaking on the outcome of suit, the claimant, Honorable Alphonsus Ojo said he was elated that the court had vindicated him, describing the Judiciary as the last hope of the common man.

He called on journalists not to allow themselves to be used by politicians for character assassination and smear campaigns, but be agent of change and development in playing their role as the watch dog of the society.

ALSO READ:  2025 Budget: Delta Gov Presents N936bn Bill to Assembly 

Details of the judgement will be Published later.


For advert placement, publication of news content, articles, videos or any other news worthy materials on this Website, kindly send mail to asabametro@gmail.com.

More in News

Advertisement

TRENDING STORIES

Advertisement

LATEST STORIES

Advertisement
To Top