Court Awards N50m Against Pararan Over Defamation

A Delta State High Court in Effurun has handed down a N50 million judgement against Diamond Dietanuru Osakorigho, popularly known as Pararan, over defamation.

The court case was initiated by Apostle Michael Akpor, a prominent cleric, who sued Pararan for alleging that he was involved in the Ugbolokposo killings that occurred on July 12, 2022.

Pararan had published an article on his Facebook page accusing the cleric and two police officers, ASP Mesoro Victor and Inspector Ignatius Achazie, of being involved in the murder of two persons in Ugbolokposo.

However, the court found that the allegations were false, and the cleric was present in his church during the incident.

Counsel to Akpor, Austin Nyekigbe, stated that the court's decision was a significant development in the fight against defamation and falsehood.

Akpor expressed gratitude to the court for standing by his side and ensuring justice was served.

The court also ordered Pararan to publish a public apology in Vanguard News and The Nation newspapers within 14 days.

The court ruled that the defamatory article published by Pararan on July 18, 2022, contravened the principles of fair play and due process.

Pararan was found to have published falsehood and defamed the person of Apostle Michael Akpor, a prominent cleric in Delta State, Nigeria.

Appeal Court to Review Decision

Akpor's lawyer, Austin Nyekigbe, announced that they would appeal the ruling to the Appeal Court.

Nyekigbe stated that they intend to challenge the ruling, stating that Pararan's article was a form of freedom of expression.

The Appeal Court will review the ruling and make a final determination on the matter.

Pararan to Pay N50m to Apostle Michael Akpor

The court ruled that Pararan must pay N50 million to Apostle Michael Akpor for defamation.

The court also ordered Pararan to publish a public apology in Vanguard News and The Nation newspapers within 14 days.

Appeal Court to Review Decision

Apostle Michael Akpor's lawyer, Austin Nyekigbe, stated that they would appeal the ruling to the Appeal Court.

Nyekigbe stated that they intend to challenge the ruling, stating that Pararan's article was a form of freedom of expression.

The Appeal Court will review the ruling and make a final determination on the matter.

Pararan's Article Contravenes Freedom of Expression

Appeal Court will review the ruling and make a final determination on the matter.

Pararan's article, published on July 18, 2022, contravened the principles of freedom of expression.

The Appeal Court will review the ruling and make a final determination on the matter.

Appeal Court to Review Decision

Apostle Michael Akpor's lawyer, Austin Nyekigbe, stated that they would appeal the ruling to the Appeal Court.

Nyekigbe stated that they intend to challenge the ruling, stating that Pararan's article was a form of freedom of expression.

The Appeal Court will review the ruling and make a final determination on the matter.

Appeal Court to Review Decision

The court ruled that Pararan's article contravened the principles of freedom of expression.

The Appeal Court will review the ruling and make a final determination on the matter.

Appeal Court to Review Decision

Apostle Michael Akpor's lawyer, Austin Nyekigbe, stated that they would appeal the ruling to the Appeal Court.

Nyekigbe stated that they intend to challenge the ruling, stating that Pararan's article was a form of freedom of expression.

The Appeal Court will review the ruling and make a final determination on the matter.

Appeal Court to Review Decision

The court ruled that Pararan's article contravened the principles of freedom of expression.

The Appeal Court will review the ruling and make a final determination on the matter.

Appeal Court to Review Decision

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<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>