Peter Obi Threatens Legal Action Against Deji Adeyanju Over Defamatory Posts

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has threatened to take legal action against political activist Deji Adeyanju over alleged defamatory publications on social media.

Obi’s lawyer, Alex Ejesieme (SAN), accused Adeyanju of making “false, mal+cious, and contrived” statements intended to damage Obi’s reputation both within and outside Nigeria.

According to Obi’s legal team, Adeyanju’s posts which date back to 2022 portrayed their client as corrupt, fraudulent, and a religious bigot. Among the claims were allegations that Obi diverted Anambra State funds into family businesses, attempted to bribe Adeyanju after a private meeting, and used religion to manipulate voters during the 2023 presidential campaign.

The legal team further noted that Adeyanju had described Obi as “the leader of a mob” and “a scam,” remarks they insist were calculated to brand him an anarchist and a divisive figure.

“The statements have been widely disseminated, causing untold damage to our client’s reputation and integrity,” the letter read in part.

Obi’s lawyers have demanded that Adeyanju immediately delete all defamatory posts, issue a public apology across his social media platforms, and publish apologies in three national newspapers.

They warned that failure to comply within seven days would compel Obi to file a lawsuit seeking aggravated d+mages, a restraining injunction, and the recovery of legal costs.

In response, Adeyanju took to his Facebook page, declaring his readiness for a legal showdown.

“I can’t wait to meet him in court finally. A fraud parading himself as a messiah,” he wrote.