By Gabriel Ameh
Abuja, March 12, 2026 – Counsel to Abuja-based fertility specialist Dr. John Abebe has urged media outlets and the public to exercise caution in reporting on his ongoing court case, warning against misleading and prejudicial coverage.
The legal team, led by Marvin Omorogbe, founding partner at Deji Adeyanju & Partners, said a series of publications and social media posts have misrepresented events in court, creating a false impression of guilt against Dr. Abebe.
Dr. Abebe is currently involved in legal proceedings at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, where Adamu Hassan Turaki is the nominal complainant.
In a statement titled “Public Statement on the Ongoing Judicial Proceedings Involving Dr. John Abebe and Joje Abebe Fertility Center Ltd,” Omorogbe emphasized that the doctor is entitled to the presumption of innocence, a principle enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
“Several reports and social media campaigns concerning the proceedings convey the false and prejudicial impression that our client is guilty, notwithstanding the fact the matter is still pending before a court of competent jurisdiction,” Omorogbe said.
While acknowledging the vital role of the press in reporting judicial matters, the statement called on media organizations to maintain accuracy, professionalism, and restraint in their coverage.
