The Lagos State Police Command recently took legal action against the organizers of an event for allegedly using the name and image of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police on promotional materials without prior approval. The organizers included the commissioner’s details on flyers, promoting him as a guest at the event, which was unauthorized. The police command has described this as an attempt to mislead the public and exploit the commissioner’s reputation for personal gain.
This legal move underscores the importance of obtaining permission when using public figures’ identities in promotional or public-facing materials. Unauthorized use can lead to lawsuits for misrepresentation or defamation, particularly when the use implies endorsement.
