Kwara Court Fixes July 22 for Saraki’s Arraignment over Alleged Defamation

Kwara court fixes July 22 for Saraki’s arraignment over alleged defamation

…Says offence is triable by court By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has fixed July 22, 2026, for the arraignment of former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over alleged defamatory statements against Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Justice M.O. Folorunsho, in a ruling on Friday, held that the alleged […] The post Kwara court fixes July 22 for Saraki’s arraignment over alleged defamation appear…

Court To Arraign Saraki Over Alleged Defamatory Statement Against AbdulRazaq

A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, the state capital, has fixed July 22nd for the arraignment of Senate President Bukola Saraki for an alleged derogatory and defamatory statement against Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.The Kwara government had dragged Saraki to court for alleged criminal defamation against the governor.The state accused Saraki of publishing and sharing a statement on or about 17th April, 2026, on social medi…

Kwara Court fixes July 22 to arraign Saraki - Lagos Television

A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has fixed July 22, 2026, for the arraignment of former Senate President Bukola Saraki over an alleged defamatory statement against Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The Kwara State Government instituted criminal defamation proceedings against Saraki, alleging that he published and circulated statements on or about April 17, 2026, through social media and...

Court Sets July 22 for Saraki’s Arraignment

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki will be arraigned on July 22 after a Kwara State High Court dismissed his application challenging its jurisdiction to hear a criminal defamation case filed against him by the state government.  Delivering the ruling on Friday, Justice M.O. Folorunso held that the court has the territorial jurisdiction to entertain the matter and rejected the seven preliminary objections raised by the defence. The judge also …

Inside the Court ruling that sent Saraki back to the dock

According to the prosecution, the former Senate President allegedly made defamatory remarks against Governor AbdulRazaq through his verified social media platforms, after which the statements were reportedly republished by several national newspapers, giving them wider circulation.