Nigerian Woman Faces 7 Years in Prison for Negative Facebook Review of Tomato Puree
Lagos Entrepreneur Accused of Defamation
Federal High Court Remands Chioma Okoli in Prison
In a shocking turn of events, a 39-year-old Nigerian entrepreneur, Chioma Okoli, is facing a seven-year prison sentence for allegedly defaming a popular tomato puree brand on Facebook.
According to reports, Okoli posted a negative review of Erisco Foods' tomato puree on her Facebook page, which caught the attention of the company's management.
Erisco Foods filed a defamation lawsuit against Okoli, who was subsequently arrested and arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Ojukwu granted bail to Okoli in the sum of N5 million, but she was unable to meet the conditions and remains remanded in prison.
The case has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many condemning the excessive punishment for expressing an opinion.
Some observers have raised concerns about the implications of the case on freedom of speech and consumer protection in Nigeria. The case is ongoing.
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