The legal dispute stems from allegations of defamation made by Prophet Fufeyin against VDM. In April, it was reported that both parties had filed applications, with VDM also submitting a preliminary objection. Prophet Fufeyin’s lawyer, Ihensekhien Samuel, stated that Justice A.Y. Shafa heard all submissions and initially reserved judgment for July 2. However, no ruling was delivered until the latest court session on Thursday.
Following that hearing, Mr. Samuel confirmed that the court dismissed all of VDM’s preliminary objections and granted a full interlocutory injunction in favour of Prophet Fufeyin. This order mandates a return to the status quo ante bellum, effectively barring VDM from making any defamatory publications or online statements about the prophet until the suit is resolved.
Mr. Samuel said the judge found VDM’s objections lacking in merit, describing them as purely technical and not grounded in substantive justice. According to the statement of claim, Prophet Fufeyin accused VDM of repeatedly posting libelous content about him on Facebook and other platforms, damaging his reputation and causing embarrassment among his church members and business associates.
The matter has been adjourned until October 27 for further proceedings and a possible conclusion of the case.
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