Child Paternity: Court Summons Five Over Defamation Of Mercy Chinwo
The Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2 has issued a summons for five individuals over allegations of criminal defamation against gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa.
In the suit, Pastor Uzochikwa accused the defendants of spreading injurious falsehoods and engaging in cyberstalking.
The court document, dated April 3, 2024, mandates the appearance of the accused to respond to the charges brought against them.
The controversy began when a photo of the couple’s son was posted on social media, leading to viral allegations questioning the child’s paternity.
The defendants are alleged to have insinuated that another gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey, was the father of the child, a claim that has since gone viral online.
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The legal representatives for Chinwo and Uzochikwa have stated that the actions of the defendants amount to cyber intimidation and have criminally injured the reputation and image of the complainants.
The court has scheduled a hearing for April 23, 2024, where the defendants will be required to present their defense.
Mercy Chinwo is a celebrated Nigerian gospel musician, singer, and songwriter, who has made a significant impact in the gospel music industry.
Mercy Chinwo married Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa on August 13, 2022, in a beautiful ceremony in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The couple welcomed their first child, a significant addition to their family, in October 2023.
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