Timothy Omobude 
The legal walls are closing in on Jessica Iguodala, as she faces mounting pressure in both civil and criminal courts. Today, the civil suit involving the alleged malicious character assassination of Elder Francis Omoruyi Oloton with suit number B/167/2026, took a brief pause before Honourable Justice E.O. Ahaomoje at the Edo State High Court No. 4, following Iguodala’s continued absence.
When the matter was called for mention, the claimant’s legal representative, Samson R. Osagie, Esq., was present and ready to proceed. However, the court was informed that Iguodala has yet to be formally served with court processes.
Despite repeated efforts to bring her to account for the damage caused to Elder Oloton’s reputation, every attempt at service has “proved abortive.
“Justice Ahaomoje has adjourned the matter to June 16, 2026, for mention, giving the legal team a final window to perfect service.
The defamation suit is not the only legal fire Iguodala is currently attempting to outrun. Reports confirm she has also been evading a separate criminal prosecution at the Federal High Court 1, Benin City, presided over by Honourable Justice Babatunde Quadri.
In that jurisdiction, Iguodala faces multiple criminal charges. Due to her persistent failure to appear, the court is scheduled to hear a significant application on Tuesday, May 6, 2026.
This application seeks the attachment of her properties, a severe legal measure intended to compel her appearance to face the charges.The dual nature of these proceedings, a high-stakes defamation suit in the State High Court and criminal charges in the Federal High Court suggests that the window for evasion is rapidly closing.
While the civil case before Justice Ahaomoje provides a temporary reprieve until June, the looming property attachment hearing on May 6 serves as a stark reminder that the legal system has powerful tools to ensure accountability. Whether in civil or criminal chambers, Jessica Iguodala is finding that the consequences of one’s actions are eventually unavoidable.
