Blogger Idume Remanded for Alleged False Claims Against Orji

The Chief Magistrate Court in Umuahia has ordered the remand of blogger Nnachi Divine Mark Idume at the Afara Correctional Centre following allegations of publishing false information against former Abia state governor Chief Theodore Ahamefule Orji. Idume was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Chioma Iduka under charge No.

U/306C/2026, in a suit filed by the Commissioner of Police under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2025 (as amended). The prosecution, represented by C.

C Nwabualo, claimed that Idume circulated a viral social media report alleging that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) discovered US$5 billion, pre-written election results, ₦1 trillion worth of gold necklaces, and over 200 exotic vehicles during a raid on Orji’s residence. The prosecution argued that the publication was false, unverified, and aimed at misleading the public and damaging Orji's reputation.

Chief Magistrate Iduka adjourned the case until August 27, 2026, marking it as a significant prosecution under the Cybercrimes Act.