The 56-year-old actor was said to have appeared before Justice Salim Ibrahim on a four-count charge filed by the Inspector-General of Police, bordering on alleged cybercrime offences. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

According to the prosecution, Ugezu allegedly used his Facebook account, identified as “Ugezu J. Ugezu”, to publish statements about Kanu on or around May 19, 2026.

The police accused the actor of making claims suggesting that Kanu had been arrested and prosecuted over alleged financial fraud and unlawful dealings involving a bank. Other allegations in the charge concerned descriptions of Kanu as a criminal, an ex-convict and a political sycophant over his alleged support for former military ruler, General Sani Abacha.

The prosecution further alleged that the publications were knowingly false and intended to harass, intimidate or threaten Kanu by placing him in fear.

During the court proceedings, prosecuting counsel Kufreabasi Ebong requested a date for the commencement of trial and the presentation of witnesses.

However, defence counsel Obi Nwakor informed the court that the actor had filed a bail application. Although the police opposed the request, Justice Ibrahim reportedly granted bail in the sum of N20 million.

The court attached conditions to the bail, including two sureties who must reside in Abuja. One of them must be a civil servant not below Grade Level 14. The sureties are also required to provide affidavits of means, while one must submit three years of tax clearance records.

The defendant and both sureties were further directed to submit their national identity cards and passport photographs to the court. The judge reportedly ordered that Ugezu remain in custody until the bail conditions are fully satisfied.

The case was adjourned until February 10, 2027, for the commencement of trial.

The reported court action follows an earlier public controversy involving the actor and Kanu. In June 2026, Ugezu issued a public apology and withdrew previous claims about the politician, acknowledging that he lacked credible evidence to support some of his assertions.

The allegations in the current criminal case remain matters for the court to determine. Ugezu has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia