Abuja, Nigeria CNN —A Nigerian woman who wrote an online review of a can of tomato puree is facing imprisonment after its manufacturer accused her of making a “malicious allegation” that damaged its business.
Her post, accompanied by a photo of an opened can of Nagiko Tomato Mix, produced by local company Erisco Foods Limited, sparked varied reactions from commenters, one of whom replied: “Stop spoiling my brother’s product.
This case is due to be heard on May 20, her lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, told CNN.
National police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi told CNN he could not comment on the case as the matter was in court.
Hard to proveNigerian legal and public affairs analyst Kelechukwu Uzoka told CNN that there are limits to the freedom of speech defense.
Persons:
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Organizations:
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Locations:
Abuja, Nigeria, Lagos, West African, ”, ” The Lagos, Erisco’s Lagos