Peter Obi sues Deji Adeyanju, demands N1bn damages

Peter Obi sues Deji Adeyanju, demands N1bn damages

Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has instituted a legal action against activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. Obi dragged Adeyanju before an Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha for allegedly making baseless and defamatory remarks against him. He accused the lawyer of using his social media handles to make scandalous, reckless and malicious statements against him. In the suit, the former presidential candidate is asking t…

Peter Obi drags Deji Adeyanju to court, demands ₦1.5 billion for ...

Peter Obi Sues Deji Adeyanju For N1.5Billion Over Alleged Defamatory Social Media Posts

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, has filed a ₦1.5 billion defamation lawsuit against Nigerian human rights activist and social commentator, Mr. Deji Adeyanju. The suit, No: 0/254/25, was filed at the High Court of Anambra State, Onitsha Judicial Division, with Obi as the plaintiff and Adeyanju as the defendant.

Peter Obi Sues Activist Deji Adeyanju for ₦1.5bn Over Alleged Defamatory Posts - Thepodiummedia

A high-stakes legal battle is brewing in Nigeria as former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi takes on political activist Deji Adeyanju in a ₦1.5 billion defamation lawsuit. Filed at the Anambra State High Court, Obi alleges Adeyanju’s social media posts falsely labeled him a “religious bigot,” “fraud,” and “political prostitute,” causing reputational harm and emotional distress. Obi seeks a court declaration that Adeyanju’s comments …

Peter Obi Slams ₦1.5 Billion Lawsuit Against Deji Adeyanju Over Alleged Defamation

The Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has filed a ₦1.5 billion lawsuit against political activist Deji Adeyanju over alleged defamatory posts. The suit, lodged before the High Court of Anambra State, Onitsha Judicial Division, accuses Adeyanju of publishing false and malicious claims that allegedly tarnished Obi’s reputation and integrity. According to the writ of summons, marked O/254/75 and issued on October 3 by Obi’s couns…

Deji Adeyanju vs Peter Obi: Rights activist finally announces 'interesting' action taken against him

Peter Obi sued activist Deji Adeyanju for alleged defamation, while Adeyanju confirmed the suit and vowed to prove his claims against the ex-presidential candidate.