Court Strikes Out Cyberstalking Suit as GTBank Withdraws Charge Against Bloggers

 In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed the cyberstalking charges against four bloggers, Precious Eze, Olawale Rotimi, Rowland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami, following the withdrawal of the case by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) and its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Segun Agbaje.

The bloggers had been in custody for approximately six months, facing allegations under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention) Act. The charges pertained to the publication of purportedly false information about GTCO and its CEO.

During the recent court proceedings, Chief Ajibola Aribisala (SAN), representing the prosecution, informed Justice Ayokunle Faji that GTCO had reconsidered its position after the bloggers acknowledged their actions and sought an amicable resolution. This led to an out-of-court settlement facilitated by the Guild of Editors, culminating in the formal withdrawal of the charges.