AKURE, NIGERIA — The Federal Republic of Nigeria has officially filed a criminal charge against 39-year-old activist Emorioloye Owolemi at the Federal High Court in the Akure Judicial Division, alleging multiple counts of cyberstalking directed at the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to the charge sheet, marked FHC/AK/3C/26, the prosecution contends that on or about December 23, 2025, within the jurisdiction of the court at Igbokoda, Ondo State, Owolemi knowingly and intentionally sent electronic messages through a computer system and network to the public via Facebook. The first count of the indictment alleges that these communications were “grossly offensive, indecent, obscene, or menacing in character,” constituting an offense contrary to Section 24(1)(a) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act as amended, 2024. A second count further charges the defendant with cyberstalking by “threat and harassment” under Section 24(1)(b) of the same Act, specifically citing his activities on the social media platform. This criminal arraignment follows a period of intense legal friction between the two parties, including previous civil suits initiated by Owolemi regarding the Minister’s academic and service records, and marks a significant escalation as the federal government now seeks a conviction that carries potential imprisonment or heavy fines under the recently amended cyber laws.
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