Police charge Akwa Ibom activist with defamation and threats
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has filed a six-count charge against activist God’sown Monday Udoito at the State High Court. The charges are related to alleged criminal defamation, threats, and the publication of false information on social media. CP Baba Mohammed Azare announced that the case involves accusations against Umo Eno, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, regarding the sale of ancestral lands. Udoito has pleaded not guilty and has been remanded in correctional custody.
What happened
- God’sown Monday Udoito is accused of publishing defamatory and threatening content on Facebook about the sale of ancestral lands.
- The police allege that her posts included references to the use of ‘juju’ and content capable of inciting fear and unrest in Eket and Esit Eket areas.
- She faces charges including conspiracy to commit criminal defamation, publication of false news, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace.
- The offences are said to contravene the Criminal Code Law and the Internal Security and Enforcement Law of Akwa Ibom State.
- CP Baba Mohammed Azare emphasized that freedom of expression does not cover spreading falsehoods or inciting public disorder, and warned the public against such actions.
