Federal Government has filed a two‑count criminal charge against a social media activist, Emorioloye Owolemi, at the Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State, accusing him of cyberstalking the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji‑Ojo, through offensive posts on Facebook.
Gatekeepers News reports that according to the prosecution, Owolemi allegedly posted a series of messages on December 23, 2025, claiming that Tunji‑Ojo’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results were forged, messages described in court papers as grossly offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing.
The two‑count charge, marked FHC/AK/3C/26, accuses him of knowingly sending electronic communications intended to harass or threaten the minister via his Facebook account.
The alleged actions are said to contravene Sections 24(1)(a) and 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, as amended, which criminalises cyberstalking, harassment, and threats made through a computer system.
The case has been scheduled for a March 26, 2026 hearing, and if convicted, Owolemi could face penalties under the Cybercrimes Act, including fines or imprisonment.
The charge comes amid continuing public debate over Tunji‑Ojo’s academic and service credentials, including earlier reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) authenticated his WASSCE certificate following similar allegations.
Civil liberties advocates and some civil society groups have criticised the prosecution, arguing that public officials should address criticism through clarification rather than legal action, emphasising the importance of constructive debate and freedom of expression in a democratic society.
