Blogger Confesses Why He Claimed Gov. Soludo Disowned His Son Amid Court Case
- A blogger has appeared in court over publications targeting Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his family
- He admitted the reports were fabricated and said money and online traffic influenced his actions
- The case has renewed conversations about fake news and accountability in the digital age
A blogger, Ejike Ofoegbu, has been arraigned before an Amawbia Magistrate Court in Anambra State over allegations of criminal defamation and cybercrime linked to false reports about Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his family.
Source: Instagram
Blogger admits story was fabricated
Ofoegbu, who owns Igbo Times Magazine and INews, was accused of publishing claims that Governor Soludo had fallen out with his son, Ozonna, and had allegedly disowned him.
Before his court appearance, the blogger publicly apologised to the governor and admitted the reports were completely false.
According to him, he published the stories to generate online traffic, increase audience engagement and make financial gains.
He also accepted full responsibility for the publications, saying no amount of money or internet popularity was worth damaging another person's reputation.
Court case continues
The Anambra State Government confirmed the arraignment in a post on its official X page.
Ofoegbu pleaded for forgiveness from Governor Soludo, his family and the public, expressing regret over the embarrassment and reputational damage his publications may have caused.
Watch the X video of the blogger's arraignment here:
Reactions trail blogger's arraignment over allegations against Gov Soludo
Legit.ng compiled the comments of social media users below:
@9jaLovebird stated:
"Look at the "Magistrate court." Anambra no get shame. Tomorrow dem go open mouth to insult the people of Ebonyi"
@EmekaNw71110140 noted:
"Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, where is the Dubai-Taiwan that you promised to Anambrarians?"
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Ozonna debuts blonde braids in new look
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Ozonna, the son of Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, caused a stir on social media after debuting a new hairstyle.
The budding singer, who used to rock a blonde afro, was seen wearing blonde braids in new photos he shared on Instagram.
In a previous chat with content creator Goodybagg, Ozonna stated that anyone visible and confident would be hated, adding that despite Nigerians' dislike for him, he wouldn't stop being himself.
Source: Legit.ng
