Court Adjourns Cyberstalking Case Against Ex-Edo Governorship Candidate

 Court Adjourns Cyberstalking Case Against Ex-Edo Governorship Candidate

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A Benin High Court has adjourned the cyberstalking case against Paul Okungbowa, the Young People's Party (YPP) governorship candidate in the last Edo State election, until November 21, 2025. The adjournment was due to Okungbowa's absence and lack of representation in court.

When the case was called, the prosecution informed the court that the matter had not been assigned to a specific prosecutor, and requested that a hearing notice be served on the defendant and the Director of Public Prosecutions to allow for necessary applications on the next adjourned date.

Justice Rita Irele-Ifijeh granted the application and adjourned the case. This development follows Okungbowa's previous conviction and sentencing to six months' imprisonment by the Oredo Chief Magistrate Court in December 2024 for negligence and defamation.

 He was found guilty of calling a pupil's mother a prostitute in the presence of her husband, which led to a breach of public peace.

Okungbowa, owner of Calvary Crown Academy, was sentenced alongside three teachers who received varying prison terms with options for fines. After his conviction, 

Okungbowa allegedly made defamatory Facebook posts about the Aigbudu family, accusing them of bribing the magistrate, which led to the current cyberstalking charges.

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