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Deeply hurt and outraged, Mr. and Mrs. Nkubi expressed their disappointment over the viral post, stating that their daughter was subjected to ridicule and cyberbullying simply because of her physical appearance. According to them, no child or individual should be mocked for the way they were created by God.
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“We will not sit back and watch our daughter be reduced to a meme or insult,” the family stated in a press release. “This is not just about our child. This is about setting a precedent and sending a clear message that online cruelty, body-shaming, and character defamation will not go unpunished.”
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Their legal team has reportedly served Chinonye Favour with a letter of intent to sue, demanding a public apology and damages for emotional and psychological harm. The case is expected to proceed to court soon.
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Many netizens have taken sides, with some calling out the harmful culture of turning real people into objects of internet mockery, while others debate freedom of expression online. The case, however, highlights growing concerns over cyberbullying and digital rights violations in Nigeria’s fast-evolving online space.
As the legal process unfolds, the Nkubi family hopes it will serve as a deterrent to others who mock or defame innocent individuals for social media engagement. “We’ll see in court,” they added sternly.