Anambra APC chairman, Anosike petitions IGP against Awogu for defamation, demand ₦5bn

By Ifeizu Joe 

The State Chairman of All Progressives Congress in Anambra State,Senator Emma Anosike has petitioned Nigeria Police following an allegation made by an expelled APC Anambra member, Mr Arinze Awogu against his person and Office, where Mr Arinze Awogu alleged that the APC Anambra State Chairman, Senator Emma Anosike had embezzled over 1 billion Naira, monies via donations and grants from the National Chapter of the Party.

The Lawyers of Senator Anosike yesterday being Tuesday, 16th June 2026 launched a two-pronged legal offensive against Sir Arinzechukwu Awogu, demanding ₦5 billion in damages and petitioning the Inspector General of Police over allegations of cyberstalking and cyberbullying.

In a demand letter dated June 16, 2026, Chief Clems Ezika, SAN, accused Awogu of granting a “false, malicious and misleading” interview on June 13, published across Igbere TV and other media and social platforms. In the interview, Awogu reportedly ran amok by claiming Anosike misappropriated over ₦1 billion meant for the party within four months of becoming chairman, collected money in dollars and naira from the opposition to field weak candidates, and traded off party tickets ahead of the polls for personal gain.

The lawyers say the claims damaged Anosike’s reputation and goodwill, and have demanded Awogu retract the interview, delete the publications, and publish a retraction in three national newspapers, YouTube, and WhatsApp platforms within 7 days, followed by payment of ₦5 billion in damages. Failure to comply, the letter warns, will trigger legal action.

In a separate but related petition to the Inspector General of Police, the same lawyers urged police to investigate the matter as cyberstalking and cyberbullying and to prosecute Awogu, alleging the publication exposed their client to fear of violence and reputational harm.

The petition noted that with Anosike’s notable political career as a one time House of Representatives member for Anambra East/West (1999–2003), Senator from 2003, current chairman of the Anambra-Imo River Basin Authority, and a former PDP deputy governorship candidate, their client’s reputation was likely to suffer from such outlandish and malicious set of allegations.

Awogu was recently expelled from the state chapter of the party alongside some other members alleged to have erred against the party.

Some chieftains of the party have also hailed the state chairman’s action, saying it will surely serve as a deterrent to many who choose to go on a wild goose chase and malign the character of others without evidence.