A female Social Media User, God’sown Monday Udoito, also known as Princess God’sown Udoito has been docked in the High Court of Akwa Ibom State, Uyo Judicial Division.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says her prosecution borders on allegations of criminal defamation, threats, publication of false information and conduct likely to cause a breach of public
The State Police Commissioner, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, MNIPR, fsi in a statement in Uyo on Thursday, January 15, 2026 said “charges arose from a petition dated 10th January, 2026, which alleged that the defendant, using her Facebook account, “Princess God’sown Udoito,” with over 20,000 followers, published and circulated false, misleading, defamatory and threatening statements and videos.”
CP Azare said “Police investigations revealed that the defendant allegedly published content accusing His Excellency, Umo Eno, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, of unlawfully selling ancestral lands in Eket Local Government Area to private entities and misappropriating the proceeds thereof.”
He said further investigations revealed that the publications also allegedly contained threats, including references to the use of “juju” and ancestral forces, as well as content capable of inciting fear, panic, public disorder and unrest, particularly within Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas.
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“The defendant is facing charges of conspiracy to commit criminal defamation, criminal defamation, publication of defamatory matter with intent to intimidate, conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, threats capable of causing fear and public disturbance, and publication of false news with intent to cause fear and alarm.
“The offences are contrary to the provisions of the Criminal Code Law, Cap. 39, Vol. 2, Laws of Akwa Ibom State, 2022, and the Internal Security and Enforcement Law, Cap. 73, Vol. 4, Laws of Akwa Ibom State, 2022.
The Commissioner reiterated that “while freedom of expression is constitutionally guaranteed, it does not extend to the dissemination of falsehoods, defamatory material, threats or any conduct capable of undermining public peace and security.”
He advised members of the public, particularly users of social media platforms, to desist from the use of online platforms to spread false information, issue threats, incite violence or cause public disorder will attract the full weight of the law.
He however assured members of the public that the case will be diligently prosecuted in line with due process and the rule of law, while the fundamental rights of the defendant will be fully respected.
The commissioner further advised members of the public to verify information before dissemination and to channel grievances through lawful and appropriate channels.
Meanwhile, the defendant, God’sown Monday Udoito, has been remanded in correctional custody after pleading not guilty to the charges before the state High Court.
