A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the assault and battery lawsuit filed against Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, until October 13 and 14, 2026, after the defence requested additional time to prepare its case.
The suit was instituted by fellow musician Levi Ogbogiri, popularly known as Kraziecent, who accused the rapper of physically assaulting him during a public event held on December 16, 2024.
According to court filings, Kraziecent alleged that he was peacefully taking photographs and recording videos at the event when Odumodublvck allegedly attacked him without provocation. The claimant further maintained that the incident caused him physical injuries, emotional distress and damage to his iPhone 15 Pro Max.
At Tuesday’s resumed hearing, counsel to the claimant, Uchenna Ojembe, informed the court that his client, who is the sole witness in the matter, was present and ready to proceed with the hearing. However, defence counsel Damilare Adeojo sought an adjournment, explaining that additional time was required to adequately prepare the defence’s case.
The request was opposed by the claimant’s legal team, which argued that the matter had already suffered several delays. Ojembe urged the court to impose a cost of N500,000 against the defence for seeking another adjournment. The defence, however, rejected the proposed sanction.
After listening to submissions from both parties, presiding judge Justice Adeyemi Ajayi granted the application for adjournment and fixed October 13 and 14, 2026, for continuation of proceedings.
The case has experienced previous setbacks, including an earlier adjournment in May when the defendant’s legal representative was absent from court, resulting in a delay in the commencement of substantive hearing.
Kraziecent is seeking damages for the alleged assault, reimbursement of medical expenses, compensation for the damaged mobile phone and a public apology from the rapper.
