PETER OBI THREATENS TO SUE DEJI ADEYANJU OVER ALLEGED DEFAMATION

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has threatened to sue activist Deji Adeyanju over alleged defamatory remarks shared across various social media platforms. Obi’s lawyer, Alex Ejesieme (SAN), accused Adeyanju of consistently making “false and malicious” allegations against his client.

The allegations include claims that Obi funneled Anambra State funds into family ventures, attempted to bribe Adeyanju after a private meeting, and exploited religion during the 2023 election campaign. Obi’s lawyers dismissed these assertions as “false, malicious, and contrived,” stressing that none were grounded in fact.

Obi is demanding that Adeyanju remove the alleged defamatory contents, issue public apologies across his social media accounts, and publish retractions in three national newspapers. Failure to meet these conditions within seven days would leave Obi with no choice but to file a lawsuit seeking aggravated damages, legal cost recovery, and an injunction to prevent further defamation.

“The statements have been widely disseminated, causing untold damage to our client’s reputation and integrity,” the letter read in part. Adeyanju has responded, saying he is ready to meet Obi in court. “I can’t wait to meet him in court finally. A fraud parading himself as a messiah,” Adeyanju stated.

Adeyanju also referred to Obi as “the leader of a mob” and “a scum,” which Obi’s lawyers believe were calculated to depict him as an anarchist and divisive figure. Obi’s legal team insists that the suit serves as a warning that defamatory commentary will not be tolerated and will attract serious consequences under the law.