Nigerian entertainer Uche Ibeto has criticized Abuja lawyer Victor Giwa, urging him to focus on his ongoing trial rather than attempting to sway public opinion through media statements. This comes after a video surfaced online in which Giwa claimed he was being persecuted by the FCT Judiciary and the Nigeria Police Force. Ibeto dismissed his claims as “cheap propaganda” aimed at evading justice.
Ibeto has been following the criminal cases against Giwa and his associate, Cecil Ezem Osakwe, who are facing charges of forgery, unlawful eviction, impersonation, and malicious damage in a case involving Asabe Waziri. She expressed solidarity with Waziri and commended the prosecution’s efforts. Ibeto also thanked the Inspector General of Police and the AIG Legal for their work and urged them to attend to her own petitions submitted in August.
The dispute revolves around Ibeto’s late mother’s one-storey building in Surulere, which she claims was fraudulently sold to Osakwe through a judgment delivered in 2025. Ibeto alleged that the ruling was obtained through impersonation, forged documents, and improper service, and that she was not joined in the suit. She was forcibly evicted from the property in August, and her belongings were stolen or destroyed.
Ibeto has listed several grounds on which she believes the judgment was improper, including undated sale documents and alleged filings prepared by one legal team for both sides. She has petitioned the Lagos State Government, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, and the Inspector General of Police to ensure her petitions and related prosecutions continue without obstruction.
Ibeto appealed to the public not to be swayed by Giwa’s “campaign of calumny” and urged him to face his trial in a court of law. She emphasized that justice must prevail not only for her but for others making similar allegations. Since the eviction, Ibeto has been living in temporary accommodations, and her health has deteriorated. She expressed gratitude to her fans, the Nigerian Police, and the media for their support.
The dispute has generated significant attention, with Ibeto’s family denying allegations of conspiracy and wrongdoing. The case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s judicial system, particularly in cases involving property disputes and allegations of forgery and impersonation. As the trial continues, it remains to be seen how the court will address Ibeto’s concerns and ensure that justice is served.