Court Remands Critic Of Governor In Prison
According to the charge sheet, Idumangi is accused of “criminal defamation of character, publishing seditious publications, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.”
John Idumangi, a critic of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has been remanded at the Okaka Correctional Centre.
The remand followed an application brought before the Magistrate Court 10 in Yenagoa, the state capital, SaharaReporters learnt.
According to the charge sheet, Idumangi is accused of “criminal defamation of character, publishing seditious publications, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.”
Court Remands Critic Of Bayelsa Governor Diri, John Idumangi In Okaka Correctional Centre.pdf
The alleged offences were committed against Governor Diri and his wife, Gloria Diri, via Idumangi’s social media handle and other platforms.
Idumangi was arrested on December 1, 2024, by the Nigerian Police in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and brought to Bayelsa State Command for investigation.
The Magistrate Court has ordered his remand, with the case adjourned until December 23, 2024.
