TikTok Influencers Remanded for Accusing Mohbad’s Widow of Murder
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of two TikTok content creators, Saheed Jamiu Osama and Uyime Godwin Udoekwere, for allegedly accusing Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, of being responsible for his death. The defendants were arraigned on charges of defamation, cyberstalking, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace following a protest where they held placards that read: “Wunmi Killed Mohbad! Period! E No Go Better For Wunmi!” The protest video, which went viral on TikTok and other platforms, attracted outrage and prompted a swift response from authorities. Justice Ibrahim Kala, presiding over the case, ordered the remand of the defendants at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending trial. The court scheduled the next hearing for September 25, 2025. The prosecution told the court that the actions of the accused amounted to character assassination, targeted harassment, and incitement against a private citizen without evidence. The arrest has sparked mixed reactions across social media. While some users defended the defendants under the right to free speech, others condemned what they described as “digital mob justice.” Legal analysts say the case could set a precedent in Nigeria’s evolving cyberspace regarding responsible online conduct and the limits of digital expression. Meanwhile, supporters of Omowunmi Aloba have called for justice and accountability against what they describe as “relentless online bullying.”
