By Ken Asinobi
…Describes Judgment as Win for Indigenous Broadcasters
Fresh controversy has erupted in the long-running legal battle involving Metro Digital Ltd, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and MultiChoice Nigeria, as the indigenous broadcasting firm accused both parties of deliberately ignoring valid court orders despite a judgment delivered in its favour.
Addressing journalists during a press briefing at the company’s corporate headquarters on Monday, management of Metro Digital Ltd described the court ruling as a major victory not only for the organisation but also for indigenous broadcasters struggling to survive in Nigeria’s highly competitive media industry.
The company alleged that despite several court pronouncements restraining actions against it, officials of the EFCC, allegedly acting on petitions linked to MultiChoice, went ahead to raid the company’s premises on October 16, 2025, disrupting operations and causing what it described as “massive financial and reputational losses.”
Metro Digital stated that the development amounted to an abuse of legal processes and a dangerous precedent capable of discouraging local investment in the broadcasting sector.
According to the company, the judgment reaffirmed the supremacy of the rule of law and exposed what it termed “unlawful attempts to intimidate and suppress an indigenous media organisation.”
During the briefing which statement was read by Metro Digital’s Operations Manager, Paul Osuji, PhD, certified true copies of the court judgments were distributed to journalists covering the event as company officials sought to substantiate their claims that valid court orders had been ignored in the course of the dispute.
Speaking further, company officials insisted that Nigerian businesses deserve equal protection under the law, regardless of the influence or size of competing multinational corporations.
They maintained that the legal victory would inspire other indigenous broadcasters to continue operating confidently without fear of harassment or intimidation.
Metro Digital further alleged that several directives and restraining orders issued by competent courts were ignored during the dispute, stressing that respect for judicial decisions remains fundamental to democracy and business stability.
The management warned that continued disregard for court orders by institutions and powerful corporate interests could weaken public confidence in Nigeria’s justice system.
The company, however, expressed appreciation to its legal team, staff, supporters and stakeholders who stood by the organisation throughout the legal battle.
It also called on regulatory agencies and relevant authorities to ensure fairness, transparency and equal opportunities within the nation’s broadcasting industry. Metro Digital concluded by describing the judgment as “a landmark victory for indigenous broadcasting, justice and the rule of law in Nigeria.”
