The longstanding rivalry between former Delta North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi and the district’s incumbent representative, Senator Ned Nwoko, has escalated once more, this time involving allegations of defamation, cyberstalking, and threats to life. The dispute also carries potential political implications ahead of the 2027 senatorial elections.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has filed a three-count charge against Nwaoboshi at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing him of violating the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015. The case, registered as Charge No. FHC/ABJ/02/21/2025, names the IGP as the complainant and Senator Nwaoboshi as the defendant.
According to the prosecution, Nwaoboshi allegedly made false and damaging statements about Senator Nwoko on July 22, 2023. He is accused of claiming that Nwoko bribed judges with $1.5 million and sought to manipulate judicial appointments. The charges further state that these statements, disseminated widely across social and mainstream media, were intended to incite hostility, disrupt public order, and pose a threat to Nwoko’s life and reputation.
The IGP asserts that Nwaoboshi knowingly spread these allegations during a press briefing after his release from prison and in an online television interview, with the intent to cause public unrest and harm Nwoko’s safety. The prosecution argues that these actions constitute an offence under Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes Act, which prescribes severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for such violations.
The case underscores the deepening political tensions between both senators, with legal proceedings set to determine the outcome of these serious allegations.
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