- Akanji Kofoworola, faces legal issues for allegedly posting defamatory content about Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin on Facebook.
- The case has garnered significant public interest.
- Kofoworola was arraigned in a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos.
A 37-year-old woman, Akanji Kofoworola, is now in legal trouble after being accused of sharing defamatory posts about popular Nollywood actress and businesswoman, Lizzy Anjorin, on Facebook.
The case, which has caught the attention of many, was brought before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos, where Kofoworola was arraigned by police officers from the Zone Police Command, Onikan, as reported by The Vanguard.
According to prosecutor Haruna Ibrahim, the defendant alongside other bloggers who are still at large has, since 2023, allegedly posted false and obscene material about the actress through her Facebook account.
Police claim that the posts were deliberately aimed at tarnishing Lizzy Anjorin’s image, and that Kofoworola was aware the content she shared was untrue.
The charge stated:
“She knowingly shared false statements and rumours about Lizzy Anjorin, which contravenes sections 39, 57, and 150 of the Lagos Criminal Laws.”
These allegations are considered serious offences under the Lagos State Criminal Laws of 2015.
Kofoworola pleaded not guilty. While the prosecutor requested that she be remanded due to the severity of the case and the ongoing investigation, her lawyer countered by filing for bail, stressing that the charges are bailable and that she would not hinder the investigation.
Presiding Magistrate Wahab Balogun granted her bail in the sum of ₦100,000, with two sureties in like amount. The sureties are required to provide proof of tax payments and must reside within Lagos State.
See post below:
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See some comments below:
@thebashboy_:”Omo Nigeria government suppose banned this woman from using internet bcus she’s fold of that”
@needles_sliver:”The same thing she did to Iyabo Ojo so e dey p@in?”
@tohab_event:”Everything is looking like there’s no law again in this country because of foolish politicians they’re looking for votes”
@rexrem:”Interesting how people get involved in other people’s business unnecessarily to the point of getting incarcerated”
@oluwakemisola830:”Nigeria is finished i swear imagine someone that is raining curse on little children every day omo”
