The Federal Government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has scheduled October 7, 2025, for the arraignment of the Chairman of MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, Mr. Adewunmi Ogunsanya, and the Managing Director, Mr. John Ugbe, over alleged violations of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018.
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court fixed the date following a request for adjournment by the FCCPC’s counsel, Chizenum Nsitem, due to the absence of the defendants in court. Nsitem informed the court that proper service of court processes, including the hearing notice, had not been effected on the defendants.
The judge granted the application and adjourned the matter to allow for proper service, noting that the defendants are expected to appear in court to take their pleas on the next adjourned date.
Others listed to be arraigned alongside the Chairman and Managing Director include senior executives of the pay-TV company: Fhulufhelo Badugela (CEO, MultiChoice Africa Holdings), Retiel Tromp (Chief Financial Officer for Africa), Keabetswe Modimoeng (Group Executive, Corporate Affairs), Adebusola Bello (Director), Fuad Ogunsanya, and Gozie Onumonu (Head of Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations).
MultiChoice Nigeria Limited is named as the first defendant in the seven-count charge, with the aforementioned individuals listed as second to ninth defendants.
The charges stem from alleged breaches of provisions of the 2018 Act, underscoring the FCCPC’s renewed commitment to consumer protection and corporate accountability.