Alleged defamation: Appeal Court affirms ruling on Princess Udoito’s bail rejection

The Court of Appeal sitting successful Calabar has affirmed the determination of Akwa Ibom State High Court, Uyo, which refused to assistance bail to a Facebook user, Princess God’sown Udoito.

DAILY POST reports that the fishy is lasting proceedings implicit alleged defamatory publications against the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno.

Recall that the High Court Judge successful Uyo, Hon. Justice Winifred Umohandi had denied the suspect bail, citing gravity of the offenses, formation hazard and hazard to nationalist order, portion mandating for accelerated proceeding to hasten the trial.

The Defence Counsel challenged the determination of the High Court astatine the appellent tribunal successful Calabar.

But successful a judgement delivered on Wednesday, the appellate tribunal dismissed Udoito’s appeal, thereby upholding the refusal of her bail application.

The three-member sheet was unanimous successful its decision, which was delivered by Hon. Justice Mohammed Ambi-Usi Danjuma.

Chief State Counsel, Utomobong Inyang, Esq. represented the State, portion Akpadiaha Ebitu, Esq. represented the Appellant.

Alleged defamation: Appeal Court affirms ruling connected Princess Udoito’s bail rejection