A former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi, Chika Nwoba, has been remanded in the Correctional Centre by a Magistrate’s Court in Abakaliki for alleged defamation. Nwoba, who is known for his social media activities, 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 the defendant was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 11, following a petition by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Ebonyi State, Mr. Oguzor Offia-Nwali. The charges against Nwoba include conspiracy to commit felony, threat to life, publishing false information, and other related offenses.

Mr. C.N. Ufufu, Counsel to Nwoba, submitted a bail application, arguing that the offenses were bailable. However, the prosecutor, Eze, opposed the bail application, citing a ruling by the supreme court that the Police officer did not need formal permission to prosecute such matters.

The Magistrate, Mrs. Lilian Ogodo, ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter and referred it to the high court. She adjourned the case to March 1, 2024, for further proceedings.

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