By Milcah Tanimu

Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has taken legal action against four individuals whom he accuses of falsely implicating him in paternity claims regarding Mercy Chinwo’s child. Bassey’s lawyers filed a petition on April 1, 2024, urging the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate and prosecute the individuals identified as Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley Ibeh, Terrence Ekot, and Dj Spoiltkid for criminal defamation and cyberstalking.

The allegations surfaced on social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), where it was claimed that Bassey fathered the child of fellow gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Bassey’s legal team highlighted the serious repercussions of such false accusations, underscoring the damage to Bassey’s reputation and its broader personal and professional implications.

The petition emphasized the gravity of the situation, pointing out that the accused individuals had made defamatory posts implying Bassey’s paternity of Mercy Chinwo’s child. The lawyers argued that these actions amounted to character assassination and violated relevant criminal and cybercrime laws.

Bassey’s legal representatives urged the Inspector-General of Police to thoroughly investigate the matter, apprehend the suspects, and ensure justice is served as a deterrent to others. They emphasized the lasting damage caused by such unfounded allegations on individuals’ reputations and personal lives.