The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a N60 billion suit against Reno Omokri, a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu, at the Enugu State High Court, accusing him of publishing defamatory and prejudicial statements.
In the writ of summons, Kanu is seeking N50 billion in general damages for alleged injury to reputation, emotional distress, and prejudice to ongoing judicial proceedings, and an additional N10 billion in aggravated damages, citing what the suit describes as “malicious and reckless publication of false statements” by Omokri.
The suit further demands that Omokri publish a full retraction of the disputed statements in two national newspapers and on his Twitter/X account within seven days of judgment. It also seeks a public apology in the same media outlets, with Omokri to “admit to the misrepresentation of facts.”
Additionally, the suit is asking the court to issue a perpetual injunction restraining Omokri, his agents, privies, or assigns from further disseminating the allegedly defamatory content without lawful justification. The plaintiff is also claiming costs of the action, including legal fees, and interest on any monetary award at the rate of 10 percent per annum from the date of judgment until full payment.
Commenting on the lawsuit via X, Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, framed the move as a strong response to the publications. “Yesterday, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu commenced a muscular legal action against RENO OMOKRI (@renoomokri), seeking a retraction, apology & damages for Omokri’s highly defamatory & prejudicial publications against Mazi Kanu, IPOB & #Ndigbo. Others like Omokri should take note & be guided.”
