An Abuja High Court on Wednesday awarded N125,000 against a rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as “Odumodublvck”, for asking for adjournment
Justice JO.E. Adeyemi-Ajayi awarded the cost while adjourning the matter until Oct. 27 for cross-examination and defence.
The claimant, Ogbogiri Okey Levi, popularly known as Kraziecent, instituted an assault and battery suit against Odumodublvck
At the resumed hearing, the claimant’s counsel, Mr Uchenna Ojembe, announced his appearance and told the court that the matter was slated for cross-examination and defence
Ojembe said his witness was in court and ready to proceed
The Defendant’s Counsel, Mr Ikenna Magnus, however pleaded with the court to grant him another date to enable him prepare for cross-examination and defence
Magnus told the court that he was just coming into the matter and needed a little time to put his house in order
Ojembe opposed the application and told the court that it was the usual delay tactic by the defence to obstruct and stall proceedings
🙶This is the usual delay tactics to obstruct and stall proceedings We will not be applying to keep them out, but we will be applying for N5 million cost,” Ojembe said.
However, the defence counsel again begged the court for leniency
In her ruling, Justice JO E. Adeyemi-Ajayi awarded a cost of N125,000 against the Odumodublvck for delaying proceedings
She adjourned the matter until Oct 27 and Oct. 29 for cross-examination and defence.
The News Agency Nigeria recalls that “Kraziecent” alleged that Odumodublvck assaulted him at a public event in December 2024, damaged his iPhone 15 Pro Max and caused him emotional distress
He is seeking payment of medical expenses, a public apology via the defendant’s social media platforms and two national dailies, or N2 billion in damages