Court of Appeal Reschedules SERAP's Appeals Against SSS Defamation Judgement
The Court of Appeal in Abuja rescheduled two appeals by SERAP against a N100 million defamation judgement in favour of the SSS.
In Brief
- •The Court of Appeal in Abuja rescheduled two appeals by SERAP against a N100 million defamation judgement in favour of the SSS.
- •SERAP and its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, filed appeals following a 5 May FCT High Court judgement finding SERAP liable for defamation.
- •The appeals were adjourned on 13 October due to incomplete filings and omitted documents, with new dates set for further proceedings.
Why It Matters
This legal development highlights the ongoing tension between civil society organizations like SERAP and government agencies such as the SSS. The outcome of these appeals could set a precedent for future defamation cases involving government officials and civil society groups. It also underscores the importance of timely and complete legal filings in the Nigerian judicial system.
Key Details
- Defamation Judgement Amount
- N100 million
- Date of FCT High Court Judgement
- 5 May
- Rescheduled Hearing Date
- 13 October
- SSS Officials Involved
- Sarah John and Gabriel Ogundele
Context & Background
The case stems from publications by SERAP alleging that SSS officials unlawfully entered its Abuja office in September 2024. The SSS later filed a defamation suit against SERAP, seeking N5 billion in damages.
What To Watch
13 October 2026
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