Drama Unfolds As Nnamdi Kanu Demands ₦60 Billion From Reno Omokri In Explosive Lawsuit

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has launched what his Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, described as a “muscular legal action” against Reno Omokri, a prominent supporter of President Bola Tinubu.

Kanu has filed a lawsuit at the Enugu High Court, accusing Omokri of publishing defamatory statements against him and the IPOB movement.

In the suit, Kanu is demanding ₦60 billion in total compensation—₦50 billion in general damages for defamation, emotional distress, and damage to his reputation, and an additional ₦10 billion in aggravated damages for what he termed malicious and reckless publications.

The IPOB leader is also asking the court to compel Omokri to publish a public apology and a full retraction of the alleged defamatory statements in two national newspapers and on Omokri’s Twitter/X account, within seven days of the court’s ruling.

Additional reliefs sought include:

• A perpetual injunction restraining Omokri and his associates from making further defamatory or prejudicial remarks against Kanu.

• Coverage of all legal fees and associated costs incurred by the plaintiff.

• Interest on the monetary awards at 10% per annum from the date of judgment until full payment is made.

Reacting to the legal action, Ejimakor wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

“Yesterday, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu commenced a muscular legal action against RENO OMOKRI (@renoomokri), seeking a retraction, apology & damages for Omokri’s highly defamatory & prejudicial publications against Mazi Kanu, IPOB & #Ndigbo. Others like Omokri should take note & be guided.”