UK-Based Blogger Maureen Badejo Faces Ibadan Court Over Alleged Defamation of Pastors Olukoya, Suleman Feb. 9

UK-based blogger Maureen Badejo is scheduled to appear before the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, February 9.

The social commentator faces multiple counts of defamation, cyberstalking, and the persistent publication of false allegations targeting two prominent clerics – Dr. Daniel Olukoya of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) and Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries.

Her lawyer, Chief George Ogunjimi—the Bamofin of Ojo and a dual-jurisdiction practitioner—confirmed that Badejo had recently returned to Nigeria for a separate Court of Appeal hearing set for February 16, 2026, before being detained by law enforcement.

According to him, Badejo was arrested and interrogated by operatives of the Cybercrime Unit at Adekunle Police Station, Yaba, Lagos, following a petition reportedly filed by Apostle Johnson Suleman.

He clarified that contrary to speculation, the blogger voluntarily honoured the police invitation herself, presenting at the station without resistance.

“She was not picked up or abducted. She went to the police station personally in response to the invitation,” Ogunjimi said.

The lawyer added that while she was still at the station, another petition allegedly emerged, this time from the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Pastor Daniel Olukoya, which subsequently led to her being held and later detained at the Alagbon detention facility in Lagos.

In spite of the development, Ogunjimi expressed confidence in her legal prospects, assuring supporters that his team is fully prepared to defend her.

“We are optimistic. The alleged offences are bailable, and by God’s grace, we will secure her bail on Monday,” he stated.

The case has since drawn public attention, particularly among Badejo’s followers both in Nigeria and the diaspora, as proceedings at the Federal High Court are expected to begin next week.

Persecondnews reports that the police have yet to issue an official statement explaining the legal basis for Badejo’s arrest or detention.

Badejo has previously been involved in legal disputes with Apostle Suleiman, including a 2022 UK High Court ruling that dismissed his defamation claim and ordered him to pay her £19,601 in costs.

She has also publicised allegations made by a former MFM pastor against Dr Olukoya.

The case has sparked renewed concerns over press freedom and the use of cybercrime laws in Nigeria.