Nathaniel Bassey Takes Legal Action Against False Allegations

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Renowned gospel artist, Nathaniel Bassey has initiated legal proceedings against individuals responsible for spreading false allegations regarding his personal life, saying fellow gospel singer Mercy Chinwo Blessed’s son is his.

Bassey lodged a formal petition with the Inspector General of Police on April 1, 2024, seeking justice for the slanderous claims made against him.

In a move orchestrated by his legal team consisting of Peter Abraham, Uche Matthew, Gbenga Agunloye, and Anthony Abia, Bassey aims to hold accountable those who circulated rumors implying an inappropriate relationship between him and fellow gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.

The petition comes in response to a recent wave of social media speculation alleging Bassey’s involvement in paternity issues with another gospel singer.

Identified in the petition are individuals named Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley Ibeh, Terrence Ekot, and Dj Spoiltkid, who are accused of perpetuating the damaging falsehoods.

Bassey’s legal representatives have urged law enforcement authorities to swiftly investigate the matter and take appropriate action against the culprits.

Recall that last week, four social media users alleged that Bassey fathered the son of a fellow popular gospel singer, an allegation that went viral on X.

The lawyers are asking police authorities to urgently treat the petition against the four social media users.

“Our client is a gospel music minister whose songs and ministrations have impacted the lives of so many from different walks of life across the globe,” the petition partly read.

“On Friday, the 29th day of March 2024, Mercy Chinwo Blessed, another popular gospel music minister, and her husband posted pictures of their son and themselves on different social media platforms.

However, our client was disheartened, saddened, and grossly disturbed to find that the above-mentioned suspects, as mischief makers with a criminal intent to destroy the image and character of our client, had made different social media posts of defamatory matter, calling our client ‘the father of minister Mercy Chinwo Blessed’s son,’ a woman who is married to another man.

“The post by Mr. Okoronkwo Ejike has since gone viral on the platform. In reaction to the post, Mr. Kingsley Ibeh commented on Mr. Okoronkwo’s post with a picture of our client with the caption “The real father of the baby.”

“In a post on the platform “X” formerly known as Twitter, “Dj SpoiltKid” a verified X user, quoted the statement by Okoronkwo Ejike along with a screenshot of the post and added, “When are we doing DNA test?”

“In another post, Mr. Terrence Ekot, on the platform “X” made a post thus: “Take a look at the stunning resemblance of mercy chinwo’s son and Nathaniel Bassey. Though the duo have been working together on several projects in the past..what do you have to say?” (sic).

The lawyers said the social media posts by the four individuals amounted to complete assassination of Bassey’s character.

“These nefarious acts of these suspects, if not immediately dealt with, will continue to destroy our client’s image, injure his reputation, assassinate his character, and cast aspersions on the good name built by our client over the years.

The lawyers said the alleged actions of the four individuals contravened Sections 373 and 375 of the Criminal Code Act as well as Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.).

“The consequences of making such statements on social media have been known to tarnish the reputations of individuals, render marriages unstable, and many never recover from them.

International reputation is an asset—both for the individual and for the nation—and it takes time to acquire.

“Consequently, we urge you to use your good offices to, in the interest of justice, investigate this matter, arrest, and bring the suspect to justice, which will serve as a deterrent to others.”

While Bassey’s decision to pursue legal recourse has garnered support from many quarters, it has also sparked debate within the community, with some advocating for forgiveness rather than punitive measures.

This development underscores the importance of addressing the proliferation of false information on social media platforms and highlights the need for accountability in combating the spread of damaging rumors that can significantly impact individuals’ lives and reputations.