A group has petitioned the United Kingdom High Commission in Abuja over an alleged online harassment, cyberbullying defamation by a UK based online company, CTNAIJA ENTERTAINMENT LTD (Company Number 14656101), and its sole director, Albert Obazee.
The group, Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa is asking the High Commission to investigate allegations concerning the activities of CTNAIJA.
The petition which was signed by the Coalition’s Country Director, Mr. John Mayaki alleged that CTNaija “have been used to publish content that they consider defamatory, harassing, intimidating, malicious, and damaging to their reputations.
Mayaki said “the Coalition has been receiving numerous complaints from Nigerian citizens, community leaders, professionals, business owners, and public figures about alleged unethical practices CTNaija.
He stated: “Our organization has received numerous complaints from Nigerian citizens, community leaders,
professionals, business owners, and public figures who allege that online platforms associated with CTNaija have been used to publish content that they consider defamatory, harassing, intimidating, malicious, and damaging to their reputations.
“We emphasize that these are allegations made by complainants and that we are respectfully requesting an impartial investigation by the appropriate authorities.
“The growing number of complaints raises concerns regarding whether a corporate entity registered under the laws of the United Kingdom may be used in a manner inconsistent with the principles of responsible journalism, corporate governance, online safety, and respect for individual rights.
“In addition, these complaints indicate that despite being registered as a corporate entity in the United Kingdom, CTNaija has demonstrated little to no regard for the Malicious Communications Act (1988), Protection from Harassment Act (1997), and the Communications Act (2003), all of which legislations are operative in the United Kingdom.
“We submit that the complaints against the abusive operations of
CTNaija indicates that the victims of these attacks suffer from distress and overwhelming anxiety as a result of the threats leveled against them.”
Mayaki also noted that the online platform has been publishing unsubstantiated claims about their victims.
“These allegations have not, to our knowledge, been determined by a competent court of law, and we therefore seek an objective review by the relevant UK authorities,” Mayaki said.
The Coalition according to Mayaki therefore urged the British High Commission to transmit “this petition to
the appropriate authorities within the United Kingdom, including relevant corporate, regulatory, and law enforcement agencies, for consideration to review complaints and allegations concerning CTNAIJA ENTERTAINMENT Limited and any associated online platforms.
He also requested for an investigation into whether the company and its operations comply with applicable UK laws and regulations, an assessment of whether any corporate, civil, or criminal violations may have occurred.
“Appropriate regulatory action where credible evidence of wrongdoing is established.
“Strengthened cooperation between UK and Nigerian authorities on matters involving cross-border
cyber harassment, online abuse, and reputational harm.”
