By Ephraim Emmanuel
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has granted bail to the spokesman and leader of the Conscience of Ogoni People, Gani Topba.
Justice Muhammed Turaki granted bail in the sum of N10 million with two sureties in like sum. The court ordered that at least one of the sureties must present proof of ownership of landed property with a valid Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).
Gani Topba is facing a four-count charge bordering on terrorism, cybercrime and unlawful seizure and detention of oil wells in Ogoniland.
According to prosecutors, the activist allegedly distributed a video intended to harass and intimidate the President-General of the apex Ogoni cultural organization, KAGOTE, Mr. Lesi Maol.
Topba, who is a member of the Ogoni Dialogue Committee currently negotiating the resumption of oil production in Ogoni with the Federal Government, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Trial has been adjourned to October 12th and 13th, 2026 for further hearing.
