The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has filed a three-count charge against Senator Peter Nwaoboshi at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over allegations of defamation, cyberstalking, and threats to the life of Senator Ned Nwoko, who currently represents Delta North in the National Assembly.
The case, registered under charge number FHC/ABJ/02/21/2025, names the inspector general of police as the complainant and Sen. Nwaoboshi as the defendant.
The charges, which center on statements Sen. Nwaoboshi allegedly made on July 22, 2023, claiming that Sen. Nwoko bribed judges with $1.5 million and attempted to manipulate judicial appointments.
The prosecution argues that these statements, which were disseminated across various social and mainstream media platforms, were false and intended to incite a breakdown of law and order, threatening Sen. Nwoko’s life and reputation.
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Sen. Nwaoboshi is being accused of violating the Cybercrimes Act, 2015, by spreading harmful and false statements that reached a wide audience, including major Nigerian cities.
The charges include making false statements at a press briefing following his release from prison, during an interview on an online TV programme and inciting further hostility and threats to Sen. Nwoko’s safety.
The prosecution stated that Sen. Nwaoboshi knew, or had reason to believe that the statements he made with intent to cause enmity, breakdown of law and order, and threats to Sen. Nwoko’s life and reputation, were false, constituting an offense under Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, as amended.
Under the Cyber Crimes Act, the offenses Sen. Nwaoboshi is accused of carry serious penalties, including possible imprisonment and fines.
As the case proceeds, the Federal High Court is expected to hear arguments from both the prosecution and defense.
The case is set to proceed in court, with key witnesses expected to testify in support of the IGP’s claims.
