Nigerian Entrepreneur Faces Legal Battle Over Negative Tomato Puree Review

Chioma Okoli's critical Facebook post leads to charges under cybercrime laws and a multimillion-dollar lawsuit by Erisco Foods.

Chioma Okoli, a 39-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos, Nigeria, faces imprisonment after posting a negative review of Nagiko Tomato Mix on Facebook, accusing it of being too sugary.
The manufacturer, Erisco Foods Limited, has accused Okoli of making a 'malicious allegation' that damaged its business, leading to her being charged under Nigeria's Cyber Crime Prohibition Act.
Okoli, who is pregnant, was detained in a leaky cell and forced to apologize to Erisco Foods as part of her bond release, which she later stated was done under duress.
Erisco Foods is suing Okoli in civil court for damages amounting to more than $3 million, claiming her post resulted in the loss of several suppliers and credit lines.
The case has sparked widespread protests and calls for a boycott of Erisco Foods' products, with Amnesty International Nigeria demanding an end to the harassment and intimidation of Okoli.