Federal High Court issues production warrant against Naira Marley; police confirm assault.
On Friday, October 6, 2023, Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, issued a production warrant against Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley. This development has sparked significant interest and attention both within Nigeria and internationally.
The issuance of a production warrant is a legal order compelling the presence of an individual in court. In Naira Marley's case, it appears that this warrant was issued in connection with an ongoing legal matter that involves the artist.
Naira Marley is a well-known figure in the Nigerian music industry, celebrated for his distinctive style and controversial lyrics. Over the past few years, he has also found himself entangled in various legal issues, including allegations of cybercrime and other offenses.
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Justice Nicholas Oweibo, the presiding judge in this case, has become familiar with Naira Marley's legal battles. He previously presided over a high-profile trial involving the artist related to internet fraud charges in 2019. In that case, Naira Marley was granted bail.
The issuance of a production warrant indicates that there is a need for Naira Marley to appear in court for proceedings related to his current legal situation. This could signify the escalation of the legal matter and potentially a critical juncture in the case.
Naira Marley's legal woes have not only had a significant impact on his personal life but have also attracted attention within Nigeria's music industry. His case raises broader questions about the intersection of celebrity culture, legal accountability, and the implications of fame.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Naira Marley will have to adhere to the court's orders, and the Nigerian public will be keenly watching the developments surrounding this case. Whatever the outcome, it underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their social status, are held accountable for their actions within the Nigerian legal system.
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that there are ample evidences that Nigerian singer, Naira Marley and socialite, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry assaulted late singer Mohbad, while the deceased was alive.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, made the disclosure on Friday, while giving an update into the ongoing investigation of Mohbad.
He said, ”While Abdulazeez Fashola (Naira Marley) and Samson Balogun Eletu (Sam Larry) denied allegations of criminal liability in the death of Mohbad and pleaded an alibi to justify their not being complicit in the incidents that occurred from 10th to 12th September, 2023, there are ample electronic and credible witnesses’ evidence linking them to cyberbullying, threat to life, assault occasioning harm and conduct likely to cause breach of peace against the deceased in his lifetime following their roles in the incidents that occurred at The Chandelier Club and Elegushi Beach in June, 2023 as well as the alleged assault on Mohbad in October, 2022 around the residence of Naira Marley at Lekki.
Also, Owohunwa disclosed that the police had identified a total of 26 witnesses.
Recall Sam Larry had explained that his brawl with Mohbad was over N2 million owed him by the late singer.
This was after he came under fire on social media following a video of him and some people harassing late singer, Mohbad surfacing on social media.
While alive, Mohbad had alleged that he was assaulted by Naira Marley after he demanded a change of manager.