Individuals Involved in Criminal Defamation:
- Okoronkwo Ejike
- Kingsley Ebeh
- Terrence Ekot
- DJ Spoiltkid (online nickname)
Crime Committed:
Mr. Okoronkwo Ejike falsely accused singer Nathaniel Bassey of fathering Mercy Chinwo’s child¹ based on a resemblance and alleged secret liaison.
Nathaniel Bassey has taken legal action, petitioning the police for Ejike’s arrest and prosecution under Nigerian law.
Commentary:
These allegations lack evidence and highlight a concerning trend of criminal defamation and cyberbullying in Nigeria, punishable under the law and subject to police intervention. The reputations of innocent Nigerians should not be ruined by online troublemakers who belong behind bars!
Sources:
- “Ejike’s social media post”
- Legal petition by Mr. Bassey
