Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labor Party in the General Elections of 2023, has threatened to demand that I ADEYANJU for alleged defamatory publications on social networks.
OBI’s lawyer Alex Axesieme (San), accused Adeyanju of disseminating false and malicious statements against his client, portraying him as corrupt, fraudulent and a religious fanatic.
According to OBI’s legal team, Adeyanju publications, which date back to 2022, sought to tarnish OBI’s reputation both locally and internationally.
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Some of the statements included accusations that Obi diverted the funds from the Anambra state in family businesses, tried to bribe Adeyanju after a private meeting and used religion to manipulate voters during the 2023 presidential campaign.
OBI’s lawyers described these statements as “false, malicious and artificial”, insisting that there was no truth in them.
Adeyanju also referred to OBI as “the leader of a mafia” and “a scum”, that Obi’s lawyers believe he was calculated to portray him as an anarchist and divisive figure.
“The statements have been widely disseminated, causing incalculable damage to the reputation and integrity of our client,” the letter is read.
The OBI legal team has demanded that Adeyanju immediately eliminate all defamatory positions, issue a public apology on its social media platforms and publish apologies in three national newspapers.
Not fulfilling within seven days would force OBI to institute a lawsuit that seeks aggravated damage, a restriction court order and the recovery of legal costs.
Deji Adeyanju has responded, saying that he is ready to meet with Obi in the Court.
In a publication on his Facebook page, Adeyanju declared: “I can’t wait to meet him in court finally. A FR ** D moved like a messiah”.
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