A man named Paul Gyenger has been remanded in prison by a Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly calling the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, a “chronic womanizer” on social media. Gyenger reportedly made these statements in Tiv language on a Facebook account, where he also allegedly used other abusive words directed at the governor. He faces charges of cyberstalking and criminal defamation under Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act and Benue’s penal code.

The court did not take Gyenger’s plea due to a lack of jurisdiction, and his case has been adjourned until December 17, 2024, for further hearings. His detention has sparked discussions about freedom of expression and legal boundaries in Nigeria.