Adewale Ajimisogbe, a Nigerian blogger, has been convicted by the Federal High Court in Lagos for cyberbullying and defaming Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM). Ajimisogbe faced a 12-count charge, including conspiracy, cyberbullying, and libel, related to defamatory publications on his blog “Postreporters.”
The court proceedings revealed that Ajimisogbe, along with a co-defendant, published false claims accusing Dr. Olukoya of criminal activities. Following a plea bargain agreement, Ajimisogbe pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay a fine of N50,000, issue a public apology, and publish a formal retraction.
Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, presiding over the case, emphasized the importance of responsible journalism and the consequences of spreading misinformation. The case highlights the legal ramifications of cyberbullying and defamation in Nigeria, especially against prominent figures.
This conviction serves as a warning to content creators and bloggers about the importance of verifying information before publication and the potential legal consequences of defamation.
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