Nigerians React as Peter Obi Threatens to Sue Deji Adeyanju, Gives Reason
- Peter Obi has threatened to sue political activist Deji Adeyanju over social media posts his lawyers described as defamatory
- The posts allegedly labeled Obi a fraud, thief, and religious bigot, prompting his legal team to demand deletions and public apologies
- Adeyanju dismissed the threat, saying he laughed at the letter and is ready for a court battle
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has threatened to take legal action against political activist Deji Adeyanju over a series of social media posts described as defamatory.
Obi’s legal team, led by the law firm of Alex Ejesieme and Co., issued a letter to Adeyanju accusing him of making repeated false and malicious claims on X and Facebook.
Source: Facebook
The statements, according to the letter, were calculated to damage Obi’s reputation both locally and internationally.
The letter cited several posts where Adeyanju allegedly referred to Obi as “a religious bigot, a fraud, a product of bad upbringing, scum, and a thief.” The lawyers insisted that such language amounted to gross defamation of character.
Obi demands unreserved public apology
Obi is demanding that Adeyanju immediately delete the posts and issue a full and unconditional public apology.
The apology, according to the letter, must be published across Adeyanju’s social media platforms as well as in three national newspapers. Failure to comply, the letter warned, would result in a lawsuit.
Source: Twitter
Adeyanju, who is the convener of the Concerned Nigerians group, has since reacted with apparent nonchalance. In a post on X, he said he laughed “so hard” after receiving the letter and expressed readiness to defend himself in court.
Known for his blunt political commentary, Adeyanju has recently been harshly critical of Obi and the Labour Party movement despite having defended him in the past.
His posts often questioned Obi’s economic policies and leadership style, drawing sharp reactions from Obi’s supporters.
Nigerians react to Obi-Adeyanju squabbles
Well-meaning Nigerians have reacted to the legal dispute between Obi and human rights activist Deji. Below are some of the comments;
Emmanuel Joseph said:
This is a case of a “Social media Lawyer” VS a “Social media President”. What a good time to be a Social media witness 🌚 Legal battle of the year 😂😂.
Chukwukadibia Stanley
Ur body go calm down soon, ur recently acquired new baby lawyer to u is like u have got everything, let’s meet in court oga baby lawyer. Let’s see how it ends.
Simon Onuh Abraham said:
No be today we know say T-Pain de sponsor this Deji... E don tey
Ajayi Lovewaves Akeemleemson Oluomo said:
I dey neutral. I won see who will win between social media lawyer and social media president.
Ogbuehi Iheanyi said:
Social media lawyer, at NBA conference in Enugu he was showing off his tite jumper pants,notice me everywhere.
Succeder Alphonsus said:
The small money wey tinubu give you to attack obi go soon finished, u go soon the shout like Asarri doukubo.
Confidence Ezeh said:
Small letter you don dey shiver 😂 Small letter you don begin to pour out your long hidden animosity. It's always in the blood we know. Odoyor!
Chidi Onwumere said:
Someone that was jittery during a 3 mins presentation at the ongoing NBA conference in Enugu is mouthing lets meet in court. We shall see in no time how things pan out.
Paul Yakubu said:
Time don reach for you to prove this your law practice real time. Na now we go know wether this your legal luminary na for Cho Cho Cho or na for workings. Good luck to you Lawman. You got a letter but na another person you dey accuse
"Obi offered me money but I refused”: Adeyanju speaks
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju alleged that Peter Obi attempted to offer him money during a private meeting in the lead-up to the 2023 elections.
Adeyanju claimed Obi persistently sought contact after he publicly expressed support for opposition unity, despite maintaining a non-partisan stance.
The allegations, revealed in an interview with ChannelsTV, stirred fresh debate over political integrity and campaign ethics in Nigeria.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
