A prominent Niger Delta human rights activist, Efemena Umukoro, has thrown his weight behind the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, following the remand of controversial social media activist, Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, by the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State.
Ojei is currently facing trial before the court over allegations bordering on cyberstalking, cyberbullying, false publication and dissemination of misleading information against the traditional ruler.
The case, marked FHC/ASB/32C/2026, has continued to generate reactions across Delta State, particularly on social media where Wong Box commands a large following.
Reacting to the development in a video shared on his verified Facebook page, Umukoro narrated his past encounters with the activist and accused him of engaging in misinformation, harassment and reckless publications against individuals.
According to Umukoro, he, alongside activist Harrison Gwamnishu and social commentator Mama P, once intervened on behalf of Wong Box after his arrest during a confrontation involving officials of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company.
He alleged that Wong Box was seen wielding a cutlass during the incident after BEDC officials reportedly moved to disconnect electricity supply to his residence over unpaid bills.
Umukoro disclosed that he personally appealed to the then Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Olufemi Abaniwonda, now a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, to facilitate Wong Box’s release at the time.
The activist, however, claimed that his relationship with Wong Box later deteriorated over what he described as acts of betrayal and false accusations.
He alleged that shortly after Wong Box regained his freedom, the activist attempted to discredit him during a telephone conversation with the Delta State governor, unaware that Umukoro was physically present with the governor at the time.
Umukoro further accused Wong Box of spreading false claims about his origin and identity, including allegations that he was from Ghana, describing the assertions as malicious and defamatory.
According to him, the matter became so serious that he prepared a petition to the Inspector General of Police over the alleged defamatory publications before prominent activist and publisher, Fejiro Oliver, intervened.
The Urhobo youth leader also warned against unverified activism and cyberbullying on social media, stressing that allegations against individuals should be backed by credible evidence before publication.
Wong Box was recently remanded in prison custody following allegations that he made false claims against the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku over ownership of land in the community.
The activist had reportedly accused the monarch of illegally taking over community land and selling it to Chinese nationals.
However, documents linked to the matter allegedly showed that the land had been legally acquired by a company in 2011 through a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Delta State Government before the monarch ascended the throne.
The case has since attracted widespread attention and is regarded as one of the high-profile cyberbullying-related matters currently before the Federal High Court in Delta State.
The court is expected to hear Wong Box’s bail application on the next adjourned date before commencement of substantive hearing in the matter.
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