The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has arraigned a 30-year-old Lagos trader, Chidera Chukwuka, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged production and sale of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. The defendant was brought before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on Tuesday on six counts relating to the unlawful possession, manufacture, distribution, and display of unwholesome processed alcohol.
According to NAFDAC, Chukwuka was found on April 14, 2026, at No. 30 Apongbon, Lagos Island, with fake versions of popular brands including Johnnie Walker Red Label, Flirt Vodka, Lords Gin London Dry, and Gordon’s Dry Gin. The agency alleged that the products were packaged in a misleading manner that misrepresented their safety and authenticity.
Prosecuting counsel Isa Ali told the court that the charges contravened the Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the Food and Drugs Act, and the Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration, Etc.) Act. One count accused the defendant of manufacturing unregistered processed food products, while another alleged he distributed the items within Lagos State.
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Chukwuka pleaded not guilty to all six counts. With no legal representation and no objection from the defence, the prosecution requested a trial date and asked that the defendant be remanded in custody. Justice Lewis-Allagoa granted the request and ordered that Chukwuka be held at the Nigerian Correctional Service facility pending trial.
The case has been adjourned to June 1, 2026, for the commencement of trial. If found guilty, the defendant faces penalties under the relevant provisions of Nigerian law.
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