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The Digest:

The Delta State Police Command is prosecuting activist Fejiro Oliver for cyberstalking, based on Facebook posts where he described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a "sleeping governor" and accused him of secret travel and contract misuse.

Key Points:
  • Activist Fejiro Oliver is being prosecuted for cyberstalking the Delta State Governor.
  • The charges are based on critical Facebook posts made between July and August 2025.
  • Oliver described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a "sleeping governor."
  • He also accused the governor of secret travel to Brazil and awarding rigged contracts.
  • The police allege the posts were aimed at destroying the governor's reputation.
  • Oliver faces charges under Section 24 of the Cybercrime Act of 2015.
  • He was arrested in Abuja in September and transferred to Delta State for prosecution.
This case highlights the ongoing tension between citizen expression and the application of cybercrime laws in Nigeria's political space.

Sources: The Cable