Halima Abubakar Ordered by Court to Pay N10M to Apostle Suleman

In a recent development, a Federal High Court has ruled that Halima Abubakar must pay a hefty sum of N10 million for disseminating false information about Apostle Johnson Suleman.

The court’s decision, issued on Monday, April 8, 2024, mandates Abubakar to compensate Apostle Suleman, the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, for any losses incurred due to her actions.

Apostle Suleman had accused Abubakar of making derogatory remarks about him on her Instagram account, which subsequently gained traction on various blogs and media platforms, as outlined in the court’s certified authentic copy of the ruling.

Judge Enobie Obanor, presiding over the case, emphasized that Abubakar was given ample opportunity to present her defense but opted not to do so.

The ruling underscores the damaging and false nature of the statements posted by Abubakar on her Instagram account, @halimabubakar, tarnishing Apostle Suleman’s reputation in the eyes of the public.

Consequently, the court awarded Apostle Suleman the sum of N10,000,000 as exemplary and aggravating damages for libel.

Additionally, the court imposed an injunction preventing Abubakar from publishing any further information concerning Apostle Suleman.