The N1bn libel suit filed by the President/Founder of Omega Fire
Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleman, against a Canada-based lady,
Stephanie Otobo, was stalled on Thursday due to the absence of the
defendant from court, Punch reports.Suleman instituted the lawsuit against 23-year Otobo, after the latter
claimed that she was into a romantic relationship with him.
The cleric is seeking N1bn damages for the alleged defamation of his character by Otobo.
But Otobo was absent before Justice Adedayo Oyebanji of the Lagos State
High Court in Ikeja where the matter came up for hearing on Thursday.
She was also not represented by any lawyer.
Suleman’s lawyer, Chief E.L. Akpofure (SAN), said despite being served
with court papers and hearing notices, Otobo failed to enter any
appearance.
The SAN said though he had already, on behalf of his client, filed an
application seeking interlocutory injunction against Otobo, it was
unfortunate that the application could not be taken due to Otobo’s
absence.
Akpofure said, “My Lord, our motion is very ripe for hearing but sadly,
the defendant is not in court neither is she represented.
“The defendant has refused to enter appearance in this matter despite
the fact that she has been duly served with hearing notices.
“I would have said that My Lord should hear the motion but I suggest
that things be done the right way and another hearing notice be reissued
to the defendant.”
Justice Oyebanji also noted that though there was proof that Otobo was
served with the hearing notice, she did not appear and was not
represented.
He, however, said another hearing notice would be issued and served on her. He adjourned the matter till February 7, 2018.
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