Osun Pastor Arraigned for Allegedly Defaming Gospel Artiste, Bunmi Akinnaanu

Osun Pastor Arraigned for Allegedly Calling Gospel Artiste, Bunmi Akinnaanu a Prostitute

[Image: A clergyman, Apostle Niyi Peter, arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria]

A clergyman in Osun State, Niyi Peter, was arraigned on Thursday before a Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo for allegedly defaming popular gospel artiste, Bunmi Akinnaanu, also known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, via social media.

According to BrainBurst, Peter, facing a three-count charge, was accused of posting a picture of the artiste on social media and labelling it a “pr0stitute song,” sparking outrage among her fans and colleagues. The charge also included sending a threatening voice note to Akinnaanu, stating that she “will perish and never rise again.”

[Image: The charge sheet filed against Apostle Niyi Peter]

BrainBurst reported that the offences are said to contravene sections 373, 88, and 249(D) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. II, Laws of Osun State of Nigeria, 2002. Peter, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his counsel, Mr Okobe Najite, urged the court to grant Peter bail.

[Image: The court room where Apostle Niyi Peter was arraigned]

Ruling on the bail application, Magistrate Ayilara admitted Peter to bail in the sum of N1 million with two sureties, both of whom must be civil servants. The case was adjourned until Tuesday, October 22, 2024, for further hearing.

Another pastor, Mike Ademisoye Babamojigbare, has called on both parties to resolve their conflict amicably.

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