Federal Capital Territory court has ordered the remand of House of Representatives member Godwin Ogah in Kuje Correctional Centre over an alleged criminal defamation case.
A Federal Capital Territory court has ordered the remand of Godwin Ogah in Kuje Prison over an alleged criminal defamation case.
He appeared before the court after a complaint linked to alleged defamatory statements.
The judge directed correctional authorities to keep the lawmaker in custody while the case continues. Officials later moved him to the Kuje Correctional Centre.
The Godwin Ogah remand has sparked interest in political circles because he is a serving member of the House of Representatives.
Criminal defamation cases often involve claims that a person’s statements damaged another person’s reputation. The court will now consider the arguments and evidence presented by both parties.
Meanwhile, the matter will return to court on a later date. Until then, Ogah remains in custody unless the court issues a new directive.
According to daily post,Many observers continue to follow developments in the case as the Godwin Ogah remand attracts public attention.
