SUMMARY OF THE CASE
(For those who haven't been following, read the summary of the Erisco vs Chioma case below)

● Eric, founder of Erisco Foods, acknowledges the presence of sugar in the tomato mix Chioma reviewed, suggesting, "You can add water and use it to eat bread." He draws a comparison between the tin tomato mix and "butter" and "jam." Given that jam often contains high levels of sugar, it's understandable why Chioma voiced her concern.

● This comparison has prompted some analysts to raise questions regarding false advertising and lack of information. Notably, the amount of sugar added is unspecified, and there's no nutritional breakdown available. Additionally, the use of a personified image of a tomato chef preparing a meal with the tomato mix jam raises further concerns. Moreover, critics argue that the '100% natural' label on Erisco canned tomatoes, tomato mix, and tomato pastes is vague and misleading.

● Chioma faces accusations of violating the Cyber Crimes Act 2015 for stating that the product is killing people. However, some analysts have disputed this claim, suggesting it's an assumption rather than a fact. They point out that Chioma used "ki***ing," an 8-character word, while "killing" is only 7 characters long. Therefore, according to these analysts, it's inappropriate to impose an assumption on a vague word, especially in a case involving a criminal offense that requires evidence 'beyond reasonable doubt'.

● Nevertheless, others argue that even if "killing" was intended, it still doesn't justify the intimidation. They contend that the word strongly emphasizes concerns about the potential negative health effects of consuming such a sweet product. Additionally, section 24 of the Cybercrime Act 2015, which Eric and the police are relying on, is controversial, as it has been declared null and void by the ECOWAS court. Ribadu has also pledged that the law will be reviewed. However, while Eric and the police are entitled to test it in Nigerian courts, they should refrain from intimidating and bullying the pregnant mother and allow the court to perform its duty.

● The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has declared Chioma didn't violate any known extant law.

● Some Nigerians have pledged to boycott all Erisco Foods products until founder Eric and the police cease their bullying and intimidation of Chioma Okoli.

● In response, Eric hired a PR agent, Cornel Osigwe, to counter the backlash. However, the reaction Cornel received was not what he had anticipated.

● Consequently, some 'oyinbo' individuals with Igbo names were 'invited' to post positive reviews on Erisco Foods' official website. This action sparked nationwide condemnation, with almost everyone from both sides denouncing the reviews as fake. Some even ridiculed Eric for disregarding genuine negative reviews from real people in favor of computer-generated fakes. Eventually, the 'oyinbo' pictures were taken down after the public outcry.

● Acting on alleged orders from Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, policemen raided Okoli's residence in Lagos State.

● Amnesty International has condemned the harassment and intimidation of Erisco female customer Chioma Okoli.

● Some women staged a solidarity walk for Chioma Okoli at Erisco Foods' office in Lagos.

● Meanwhile, a few days after Cornel Osigwe revealed that Erisco Foods founder, Eric, had hired PR agents, posts supporting Eric's actions against Chioma began to emerge. Currently, it's unclear which posts are sponsored, such as the funny 'oyinbo' reviewers with Igbo names, and which are genuine.

● Reno Omokri asserted that 'If anybody is guilty of undermining his reputation and that of his products with lies, that person should go STRAIGHT to jail, pregnant or not!'

● For LegendHer0, the whole situation isn't worth the trouble, all because of "one babe."

● Tochj agreed with LegendHer0. "Because of one woman," it's not worth it. The Nairaland 'Alpha Male' wannabes reasoned.

● Madridguy labeled the millions of Nigerians calling for justice as a "bunch of headless mob."

● Nairaland, Mynd44, Seun Osewa, Nlfpmod, and Fergie001 are seemingly ignoring threads from Amnesty International, David Hundeyin, etc., regarding the matter.


Video of Erisco Foods founder admitting the product Chioma reviewed contains sugar

https://twitter.com/General_Oluchi/status/1767650720218534319?t=8ra-w7FC-Bcgq_cGeyjehQ&s=19

You mean Rino omOKRO and madRIG guy?🤔

Reno will surely have something to say and most times end up saying ridiculous things.

I stand with Erisco 100%... its not an obidient or APC thing..

You can't say a product one has grown and built for over 40years kills people without proof, then go ahead to confirm on a Facebook post about killing the brand. Is chioma's tongue the standard scale for manufacturing sugar level that kills people ?

I blame the husband 100%, a true man should have called his wife to order on the attention his family is getting. If she is being stubborn, then involve those she would listen to..

It's selfishness not to think about your unborn child, your family, while watch as things escalate without making a U-turn.. then turn around and say "I am pregnant".. that's blackmail.

In all, I employ Erisco to tender justice with mercy, be sympathetic and empathetic for the sake of the unborn child.

Chioma will go to jail and nothing will happen.

Chioma thinks she can say anything and go scot free

Chioma should be bold to write a public apology on the same media via which she made the outrageous claims.

I am a business owner, building a business in Nigeria with all the negative economic situation and lack of government support requires great pain and mental fortitude. I will not forgive anyone who decide to destroy what I am building. I will be ruthless, but if you show remorse and apologise profusely, I will look on you with pity after getting some concessions from you.

If you will not support my business, don't try to destroy it. I am racing against poverty and I will bulldoze my way through you if your aim is to drag me down by killing my legitimate business because you have a camera phone and cheap access to the internet.


Let her apologise publicly on all her social media platforms and be let off the hook. If she is too big to do that, let her face jail time for spreading false information.

seunmsg:
Chioma will go to jail and nothing will happen.

All because of review?

Chioma is Igbo, Erisco is Igbo.

Mind your business Seun

You ruined this beautiful thread when you started assigning significance to some riffraffs who constitute nuisance on Nairaland 24/7.

Peterobi90:
I stand with Erisco 100%... its not an obidient or APC thing..

You can't say a product one has grown and built for over 40years kills people without proof, .[/b]

Looks like you missed this

Chioma faces accusations of violating the Cyber Crimes Act 2015 for stating that the product is killing people. However, some analysts have disputed this claim, suggesting it's an assumption rather than a fact. They point out that Chioma used "ki***ing," an 8-character word, while "killing" is only 7 characters long. Therefore, according to these analysts, it's inappropriate to impose an assumption on a vague word, especially in a case involving a criminal offense that requires evidence 'beyond reasonable doubt'.

● Nevertheless, others argue that even if "killing" was intended, it still doesn't justify the intimidation. They contend that the word strongly emphasizes concerns about the potential negative health effects of consuming such a sweet product. Additionally, section 24 of the Cybercrime Act 2015, which Eric and the police are relying on, is controversial, as it has been declared null and void by the ECOWAS court. Ribadu has also pledged that the law will be reviewed. However, while Eric and the police are entitled to test it in Nigerian courts, they should refrain from intimidating and bullying the pregnant mother and allow the court to perform its duty.

● The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has declared Chioma didn't violate any known extant law.

seunmsg:
Chioma will go to jail and nothing will happen.

Agbado man, go jail her na. Anofia

CannibalTorment:
Chioma thinks she can say anything and go scot free

Una read thread at all?

SoNature:
You ruined this beautiful thread when you started assigning significance to some riffraffs who constitute nuisance on Nairaland 24/7.

Everyone needs to be heard, boss. Nigerians deserve to know who wants Chioma jailed and why.

Obidients are terrible. If Erisco food folds alot of jobs fold because of jobless olosho seeking attention

osuofia2:
Obidients are terrible. If Erisco food folds alot of jobs fold because of jobless olosho seeking attention

Go to court and battle Chioma there like civilised people. Stop using the police to harass and bully her.

● Eric, founder of Erisco Foods, acknowledges the presence of sugar in the tomato mix Chioma reviewed, suggesting, "You can add water and use it to eat bread." He draws a comparison between the tin tomato mix and "butter" and "jam." Given that jam often contains high levels of sugar, it's understandable why Chioma voiced her concern.

● This comparison has prompted some analysts to raise questions regarding false advertising and lack of information. Notably, the amount of sugar added is unspecified, and there's no nutritional breakdown available. Additionally, the use of a personified image of a tomato chef preparing a meal with the tomato mix jam raises further concerns. Moreover, critics argue that the '100% natural' label on Erisco canned tomatoes, tomato mix, and tomato pastes is vague and misleading.

● Chioma faces accusations of violating the Cyber Crimes Act 2015 for stating that the product is killing people. However, some analysts have disputed this claim, suggesting it's an assumption rather than a fact. They point out that Chioma used "ki***ing," an 8-character word, while "killing" is only 7 characters long. Therefore, according to these analysts, it's inappropriate to impose an assumption on a vague word, especially in a case involving a criminal offense that requires evidence 'beyond reasonable doubt'.

● Nevertheless, others argue that even if "killing" was intended, it still doesn't justify the intimidation. They contend that the word strongly emphasizes concerns about the potential negative health effects of consuming such a sweet product. Additionally, section 24 of the Cybercrime Act 2015, which Eric and the police are relying on, is controversial, as it has been declared null and void by the ECOWAS court. Ribadu has also pledged that the law will be reviewed. However, while Eric and the police are entitled to test it in Nigerian courts, they should refrain from intimidating and bullying the pregnant mother and allow the court to perform its duty.

● The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has declared Chioma didn't violate any known extant law.

NLCreator, I think it is better you refund Chioma before it is too late. Maybe you don't know the genesis of the whole saga, I've helped you with some attachment that will help you better.

osuofia2:
Obidients are terrible. If Erisco food folds alot of jobs fold because of jobless olosho seeking attention

If only one review from an unknown person made in an obscure corner of Facebook can destroy a business that boasts of over 100 million happy customers on their website, then the founder should go back to the drawing board. If one review can trigger posting of fake positive reviews on their website and hiring of PR firms, then there's something fundamentally wrong with that product.

madridguy:

Robot, read

● Eric, founder of Erisco Foods, acknowledges the presence of sugar in the tomato mix Chioma reviewed, suggesting, "You can add water and use it to eat bread." He draws a comparison between the tin tomato mix and "butter" and "jam." Given that jam often contains high levels of sugar, it's understandable why Chioma voiced her concern.

● This comparison has prompted some analysts to raise questions regarding false advertising and lack of information. Notably, the amount of sugar added is unspecified, and there's no nutritional breakdown available. Additionally, the use of a personified image of a tomato chef preparing a meal with the tomato mix jam raises further concerns. Moreover, critics argue that the '100% natural' label on Erisco canned tomatoes, tomato mix, and tomato pastes is vague and misleading.

● Chioma faces accusations of violating the Cyber Crimes Act 2015 for stating that the product is killing people. However, some analysts have disputed this claim, suggesting it's an assumption rather than a fact. They point out that Chioma used "ki***ing," an 8-character word, while "killing" is only 7 characters long. Therefore, according to these analysts, it's inappropriate to impose an assumption on a vague word, especially in a case involving a criminal offense that requires evidence 'beyond reasonable doubt'.

● Nevertheless, others argue that even if "killing" was intended, it still doesn't justify the intimidation. They contend that the word strongly emphasizes concerns about the potential negative health effects of consuming such a sweet product. Additionally, section 24 of the Cybercrime Act 2015, which Eric and the police are relying on, is controversial, as it has been declared null and void by the ECOWAS court. Ribadu has also pledged that the law will be reviewed. However, while Eric and the police are entitled to test it in Nigerian courts, they should refrain from intimidating and bullying the pregnant mother and allow the court to perform its duty.

● The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has declared Chioma didn't violate any known extant law.

If you like go and open 100 moniker over this case, you and your Chioma will face the court for spoiling someone else business.

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Robot, read

madridguy:
If you like go and open 100 moniker over this case, you and your Chioma will face the court for spoiling someone else business.

Answer the questions analysts raised. I've no business with Chioma or Erisco Tomato. In fact, it's my first time of seeing that product. I'm only concerned about the truth and lawfulness.

Scroll up and see my attachment and tell us amount you award such person if you're the owner of Erisco Foods.

123456789O:


Answer the questions analysts raised. I've no business with Chioma or Erisco Tomato. In fact, it's my first time of seeing that product. I'm only concerned about the truth and lawfulness.

madridguy:
Scroll up and see my attachment and tell us amount you award such person if you're the owner of Erisco Foods.

Read the quote I sent you which you ignored to attack my person and respond specifically to it.

123456789O:


Read the quote I sent you which you ignored to attack my person and respond specifically to it.

No mind the BADT man

0jgti7gko08yhfe:


No mind the BADT man

We just want the right thing done. No to intimidation and harassment. Let the court be the judge. Chioma should be presumed innocent until a court of competent jurisdiction declares her guilty. Until then, the police should stop harassing her.

What I don't get is the boycott clamour. It kinda gives credence to chiomas motive to destroy ERISCO business.
You 'reviewed' a product, company feels it is malicious, went the civil way to complain. You came back from law enforcement officers and then clamour for boycott of the product? It's beginning to seem like arrogance and blackmail by social media to me.
The case is in court, so why are you scared if you are right! Why boycott?

Amazing product.

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Read the quote I sent you which you ignored to attack my person and respond specifically to it.

osuofia2:
Obidients are terrible. If Erisco food folds alot of jobs fold because of jobless olosho seeking attention

what has obidients got to do with this.. ? If not obsession and trying to divert attention from dire realities on ground today in the country.

madridguy:
Amazing product.

LOL, you have no answer? Naso you wan jail Chioma? Naso you go prove your case beyond every reasonable doubt?

Buccalcavity2:
What I don't get is the boycott clamour. It kinda gives credence to chiomas motive to destroy ERISCO business.
You 'reviewed' a product, company feels it is malicious, went the civil way to complain. You came back from law enforcement officers and then clamour for boycott of the product? It's beginning to seem like arrogance and blackmail by social media to me.
The case is in court, so why are you scared if you are right! Why boycott?

Chioma didn't ask anyone to boycott. Nigerians are the ones protesting. Plus, Chioma herself has the right to boycott any product she doesn't like. No law prohibits her from boycotting

mightyhazel:
what has obidients got to do with this.. ? If not obsession and trying to divert attention from realities on ground today in the country.

She has the traits of Obidients. Toxic

123456789O:


We just want the right thing done. No to intimidation and harassment. Let the court be the judge. Chioma should be presumed innocent until a court of competent jurisdiction declares her guilty. Until then, the police should stop harassing her.

Well said

123456789O:


LOL, you have no answer? Naso you wan jail Chioma? Naso you go prove your case beyond every reasonable doubt?

You dey mind that one?