The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Ukwa West Local Government Chairman, Rev. Johnson Ihunanya Nwosu, has been dragged to court over allegations of defamation arising from statements he purportedly published on a WhatsApp platform.
The claimant, Mr. Chukwuemeka Felix Ebere, an indigene of Ogwe Asa in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, alleges that the CPS circulated libellous and defamatory content on the Asa Development Union (ADU) WhatsApp group, branding him “an offspring of a criminal and prostitute.”
According to the suit, the statements, which were posted and shared widely within the community’s WhatsApp forum, have caused severe damage to Mr. Ebere’s personal and professional reputation. He asserts that the publication lowered his standing among reasonable members of society and exposed him to hatred, ridicule, contempt, and public embarrassment.
Mr. Ebere, described as a reputable businessman, claims the defamatory remarks have strained his relationships with friends, associates, and business partners, many of whom now view him as irresponsible due to the alleged false assertions.
In the lawsuit, he is demanding N500 million as general damages for what he terms grievous injury to his reputation and emotional wellbeing. He is also seeking several orders from the court, including:
A directive compelling Rev. Nwosu to retract and delete the defamatory posts from the ADU WhatsApp platform.
An order for the defendant to publish a written apology to the claimant on the same WhatsApp platform and in national newspapers.
A perpetual injunction restraining the defendant, his agents, or associates from further publishing or circulating any defamatory material against him on social media or elsewhere.
Sources familiar with the matter disclosed that attempts made by community leaders to settle the dispute amicably were unsuccessful. Rev. Nwosu reportedly refused to withdraw or correct the contentious statements he allegedly made on October 6, 2025, prompting the claimant to seek redress in court.
The case is expected to test the growing influence and potential legal consequences of defamatory content shared on social media platforms in local community contexts.
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