The N1 billion defamation case filed by SAN Kenneth Ahia against Ikechukwu Iroha takes a new turn as the defendant claims mistaken identity and denies ownership of the Facebook page in question.
In the ongoing N1 billion defamation lawsuit initiated by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Kenneth Ahia, the matter may take a new turn based on the defense document sighted by All Facts Newspaper. The defendant, known publicly as “Ikechukwu Iroha,” denied both his identity and involvement in the alleged defamatory post. The suit, filed by Ahia, centers around a Facebook post accusing him of involvement in fraudulent contract activities in Abia State, a claim that Ahia contends has damaged his reputation.
Ikechukwu Iroha asserted through his counsel that his official name is, in fact, “Ikechukwu Iroha Agwu” and not Ikechukwu Iroha. Furthermore, he firmly denied authorship of the post in question and the facebook handle with the name Ikechukwu iroha, suggesting that the case may be based on a mistaken identity.
This defense argument comes as a surprise and introduces a significant pivot in the case’s trajectory. Iroha, through legal documents sighted by All Facts Newspaper, stated that not only is he inaccurately named in the lawsuit, but he also lacks any connection to the Facebook account from which the post originated. By distancing himself from the disputed social media content, Iroha’s defense team argues that their client has been wrongly implicated in the suit.
The origins of this case trace back to claims made in the allegedly defamatory post, which accused Ahia of questionable contract activities within Abia State. Ahia, who has held a reputable career in law and public service, contends that the claims have caused harm to his professional image and seeks N1 billion in damages. With the defense’s latest statements, the case now hinges on the court’s examination of Iroha’s claims regarding his identity and connection to the post.
Further complicating the matter, this defense comes amidst a series of witness testimonies and evidential submissions that have kept the court’s attention closely focused on the veracity of the claims made by both parties. Ahia’s legal team remains confident in the strength of their evidence, but the introduction of the identity question poses a new legal hurdle.
How this denial would hold up remains to be seen in view of the video made by the defendant after the letter was served on him.
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