By Solomon Okpo
A female social media user, God’sown Monday Udoito, popularly known as Princess God’sown Udoito, has been arraigned before the Akwa Ibom State High Court, Uyo Judicial Division, over alleged criminal defamation and public order offences.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command confirmed that Udoito is facing a six-count charge bordering on criminal defamation, publication of false information, threats and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace.
In a statement issued in Uyo on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, MNIPR, fsi, disclosed that the charges stemmed from a petition dated January 10, 2026. According to him, the petition alleged that the defendant, through her Facebook account, “Princess God’sown Udoito,” which reportedly has over 20,000 followers, published and circulated false, misleading, defamatory and threatening statements and videos.
CP Azare said police investigations revealed that the defendant allegedly accused the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, of unlawfully selling ancestral lands in Eket Local Government Area to private entities and misappropriating the proceeds.
He added that further investigations showed that the publications allegedly contained threats, including references to the use of “juju” and ancestral forces, as well as content capable of inciting fear, panic and public disorder, particularly in Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas.
According to the Police Commissioner, the defendant is charged with conspiracy to commit criminal defamation, criminal defamation, publication of defamatory matter with intent to intimidate, conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, threats capable of causing fear and public disturbance, and publication of false news with intent to cause fear and alarm.
The offences, he said, are contrary to the provisions of the Criminal Code Law, Cap. 39, Vol. 2, Laws of Akwa Ibom State, 2022, and the Internal Security and Enforcement Law, Cap. 73, Vol. 4, Laws of Akwa Ibom State, 2022.
CP Azare emphasized that while freedom of expression is constitutionally guaranteed, it does not extend to the dissemination of falsehoods, defamatory material, threats or any conduct capable of undermining public peace and security.
He warned social media users against deploying online platforms to spread false information, issue threats or incite violence, stressing that such actions would attract the full weight of the law.
The Commissioner assured the public that the case would be diligently prosecuted in line with due process and the rule of law, while the fundamental rights of the defendant would be fully respected. He further advised members of the public to verify information before dissemination and to channel grievances through lawful and appropriate channels.
Meanwhile, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges and was subsequently remanded in correctional custody by the court pending further proceedings.
