A former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Chika Nwoba, has been remanded in the correctional centre by a Magistrate’s Court in Abakaliki for alleged defamation.
Nwoba, a social media handler, appeared in court on Tuesday to face a three-count charge of conspiracy, false publication, and defamation.
The prosecutor, ASP Chinagorom Eze, informed the court that Nwoba was arrested on Sunday, February 11, 2024, following a petition by the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr Oguzor Offia-Nwali.
Eze stated that Nwoba, along with others who are currently at large, conspired on February 6 in Abakaliki to commit felony, including “threat to life, publishing false information,” which is an offense punishable under Section 516(a) of the Criminal Code, Cap. 33 Vol. 1 Laws of Ebonyi State of Nigeria, 2009.
Counsel to Nwoba, Mr C.N. Ufufu, applied for bail, arguing that the offenses were bailable.
However, the prosecutor opposed the bail application.
Magistrate Mrs Lilian Ogodo ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter and referred it to the high court. The case has been adjourned until March 1, 2024.
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