Peter Obi sues Bayo Onanuga for ₦5bn over claims of inciting mob action. Obi demands retraction, public apology, and damages for reputational harm. The lawsuit stems from Onanuga's social media post alleging Obi's supporters plan mayhem.
In a dramatic turn of events in Nigerian politics, Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, has initiated legal action against Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu's Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy. The dispute centers around Onanuga's social media post alleging Obi's involvement in planned civil unrest.
Obi's legal team, led by Chief Alex Ejesieme, has issued a formal demand for retraction and apology, citing significant damage to Obi's reputation. The controversial post, made on Onanuga's X (formerly Twitter) account, implied that Obi's supporters were planning "mayhem" and suggested Obi should be held accountable for potential anarchy.
The legal notice emphasizes Obi's well-known stance on non-violence, arguing that Onanuga's statement misrepresents his character and principles. Obi's counsel asserts that the publication was a deliberate attempt to undermine their client's standing in society.
As part of the demands, Obi seeks a public apology to be published in four major Nigerian newspapers and on Onanuga's social media platform. Additionally, the former presidential candidate is pursuing ₦5 billion in damages for the alleged harm caused to his and his family's reputation.
As the 72-hour deadline for Onanuga's response approaches, the Nigerian public and political observers await the next development in this high-profile dispute.
