Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has initiated what his Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, described as a “muscular legal action” against Reno Omokri, a prominent supporter of President Bola Tinubu.
Nnamdi Kanu filed the suit at the Enugu High Court, accusing Omokri of publishing defamatory statements against him and IPOB. He is demanding a whopping ₦60 billion in damages.
Reliefs Sought
According to the writ of summons, Kanu is seeking:
- ₦50 billion in general damages for defamation, emotional distress, and reputational harm.
- ₦10 billion in aggravated damages for the alleged malicious publication.
- A public retraction of the statements in two national newspapers and on Omokri’s Twitter/X account.
- A public apology to be issued in the same manner.
- A perpetual injunction restraining Omokri from further defamatory statements about Kanu or IPOB.
- Costs of litigation including legal fees.
- 10% interest per annum on all monetary awards from the date of judgment until full payment.
Ejimakor confirmed the development via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“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.”
As of now, Reno Omokri has not issued a formal response to the lawsuit.
