Police Charge Activist Just Adetoun Over Governor Abiodun Cyberbullying Claims

The Ogun State Police Command has officially initiated legal proceedings against popular social media activist Adetoun Onajobi, known to her followers as Just Adetoun, filing a six-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abeokuta. The charges arise from a series of provocative digital broadcasts that targeted the person and office of Governor Dapo Abiodun, marking a significant escalation in the state’s crackdown on digital defamation and cyber-harassment.

The friction between the activist and the state administration ignited in December 2025 following a high-profile road accident involving boxing icon Anthony Joshua. In the wake of the incident, Adetoun utilized her platform to vent frustrations regarding the state’s emergency infrastructure. She specifically alleged that the government failed to provide functional ambulance services and showed a blatant disregard for the welfare of its citizens during critical emergencies.

However, the police investigation suggests that Adetoun’s rhetoric quickly moved beyond public policy criticism. According to court documents, the activist allegedly transitioned into making deeply personal and unsubstantiated claims against Governor Abiodun. These accusations included allegations of financial impropriety, the misuse of taxpayer funds for private interests, and the controversial claim that the governor was involved in the unlawful seizure of landed properties across the state.

These digital assertions prompted a formal petition to the police, triggering a comprehensive forensic review of her social media activity under the Cybercrimes Prohibition and Prevention Act of 2015. Law enforcement officials maintain that while the right to free speech is protected, the law draws a firm line at the dissemination of malicious falsehoods intended to incite public odium against individuals or government officials.

The drama intensified in early January 2026 when the police moved to bring Adetoun in for questioning. After being served an official invitation to appear on January 2, the activist remained absent. Her legal counsel submitted a medical report to the authorities, claiming she was incapacitated by ill health and therefore unable to cooperate with the ongoing investigation at that time.

Suspicious of the timing, detectives launched a secondary investigation into the authenticity of the health claims. The verification process led them to the medical practitioner who signed the document. Under interrogation, the doctor reportedly admitted that the report was falsified and issued solely at the activist’s request to help her evade the police invitation. This discovery has led to the doctor being charged alongside her for conspiracy and obstructing the course of justice.

The Ogun State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the activist appears in court to answer for the six counts leveled against her. They emphasized that the pursuit of justice remains ongoing and that no amount of procedural interference will prevent the case from reaching its logical conclusion. The police have also warned the public against using digital tools to manufacture crises or destroy reputations without evidence.

This case has sparked a wider conversation within the Nigerian digital space regarding the limits of activism and the legal consequences of online “call-outs.” Supporters of the activist view the charges as an attempt to silence a vocal critic, while legal analysts point out that the falsification of a medical document has significantly weakened her defense and complicated her legal standing.

As the Federal High Court prepares to hear the matter, the spotlight remains on how the judiciary will balance the protection of public officials from cyberbullying with the constitutional right to hold the government accountable. The outcome of this trial is expected to set a major precedent for how cyber-defamation is handled in the post-2025 digital era in Nigeria.