A councillor in the UK has been charged in connection with an offensive comment made online last year about Nigerians.Glenn Gibbins, 66, who represents Reform UK, was accused of posting a remark on social media that referenced the Nigerian community in a derogatory manner.
The post suggested Nigerians should be “melted to fill potholes.”Northumbria Police confirmed that Gibbins has been charged under the Communications Act 2003. The law covers the sending of messages deemed to be grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene, or menacing character through public electronic communications.
Authorities said the charge relates specifically to content shared in 2024. Police noted that investigations into online comments are ongoing and that such posts can lead to legal action when they cross the threshold set by UK law.Gibbins is expected to appear in court in connection with the matter. Reform UK has not yet issued a detailed public statement on the charge.
