MOPPAN Sues TikTok Influencer Ahmed Pasali for Alleged Defamation

MOPPAN Sues TikTok Influencer Ahmed Pasali for Alleged Defamation

By Fly Cable News

The Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) has filed a lawsuit against popular TikTok influencer Ahmed Pasali, accusing him of defamation and damaging the reputation of Kannywood.

Pasali appeared before the Upper Area Court in Kasuwar Nama, Jos, on Monday, facing charges linked to a video he posted on social media. MOPPAN alleges that the video contained statements that discredited Kannywood actors and filmmakers.

Court Proceedings
During the hearing, the charges were read to Pasali, including defamation and harming the image of Kannywood members. He, however, pleaded not guilty, and his lawyer applied for bail.

After hearing arguments from both sides, Judge Thomas Nakowa granted bail under strict conditions, including a ₦250,000 payment, a surety with a house in Jos and valid documents, and a MOPPAN member signing as a guarantor.

As Pasali was unable to meet the bail conditions immediately, he was remanded in a correctional facility.

MOPPAN’s Response
Speaking on the case, MOPPAN’s national president, Malam Umaru Maikudi Cashman, emphasized that the association would not tolerate false statements against its members.

“We will take a firm stand against anyone who spreads falsehoods or tarnishes the reputation of Kannywood,” he stated.

The court has adjourned the case until April 5 for further hearings.