From Tony John, Port Harcourt
A legal controversy is unfolding in the High Court of Rivers State, Port Harcourt, following allegations that a key medical report used in a fundamental human rights case could have been fraudulently obtained.
The dispute centres around Livinus Eze (respondent), facing accusations from Hillary Chukwugozirim Anya (applicant), who claimed that Eze hired military personnel to assault him.
Anya is seeking a perpetual injunction restraining Eze or his agents from further violating his fundamental human rights, trailing, harassing, embarrassing, arresting and unlawfully detaining him.
He also seeks an order awarding him N500 million, as general and exemplary damages against Eze for unlawful violation of his constitutionally guaranteed fundamental rights.
Charles Nwogu, representing Eze in Suit No: PHC/939/FHR/2024, publicly declared his intention to challenge the validity of the medical report, which Anya claims substantiates his injuries.
Briefing journalists in Port Harcourt on the issue, the respondent’s counsel stated that the medical report, purportedly issued by the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), March 12, 2024, was a fabrication.
He asserted that the doctor named in the report, Dr. Eramus Orage, who signed for the Consultant, did not exist within the UPTH’s records, raising serious questions about the authenticity of the document.
He said: “Our investigation has revealed that this medical report was not generated by any legitimate medical professional at the hospital.”
Eze’s lawyer ,said he had taken steps to corroborate his claims, including filing inquiries with the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department.
“Initial findings indicate that the report may not have been issued by the department at all, further complicating Anya’s case, which seeks damages amounting to N500 million.”
He added that another discrepancy was discovered in the letter from UPTH dated July 17, 2025, addressed to the Principal Solicitor, Casey and Associates, Crystal Chambers, authenticating the medical report given to the applicant.
Nwogu alleged that investigation from the hospital revealed that the signature identified did not belong to Prof. Datonye D. Alasia, Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, who purportedly signed for the Chief Medical Director.
He emphasised the need for judicial transparency, arguing that the misleading evidence could result in a grave miscarriage of justice.
The counsel said it was important that the attention of the judge, Justice D.G. Kio of the High Court of Rivers State, was drawn to the purported medical report, as judgement is expected by September 30, 2025.
He warned: “If the court is misled by fraudulent evidence, it could issue a judgement that causes irreversible harm.”
In the suit, Anya maintained that he had been a victim of violence and intimidation, insisting that the medical report was legitimate.
However, Nwogu’s team is prepared to contest these claims, seeking to not only clear Eze’s name, but also hold those responsible for the alleged fraud accountable.
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