A Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded two controversial TikTok
content creators, Saheed Osama and Uyime Udoekwere, in custody for
accusing Omowunmi Aloba, widow of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, of
murder.
The viral accusation came after the duo staged a public protest,
brandishing placards that read: Wunmi Killed Mohbad! Period!
The placards and protest video quickly made the rounds on TikTok and X
sparking heated debates across social media space. Their statements were
seen as defamatory and sparked widespread public outcry.
Presiding over the case, Justice Ibrahim Kala charged both individuals
with conspiracy, cyberstalking, and defamation.
They were arraigned in court on multiple counts tied to their viral claims
and digital content, which prosecutors say amount to character
assassination and incitement.
Both TikTokers have been ordered to be remanded at the Ikoyi
Correctional Centre until their next court date, scheduled for September
25, 2025.
Legal analysts say the case could become a major precedent on the limits
of free speech in Nigeria’s digital space, especially in the age of TikTok
activism.
