The Digest:
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has filed a defamation lawsuit against human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju, seeking a total of N1.5 billion in damages. The suit, filed at the State High Court in Onitsha, alleges that Adeyanju made "false, baseless, malicious, and reckless" statements against Obi on social media, causing significant harm to his reputation.
Key Points:
- Peter Obi is suing activist Deji Adeyanju for defamation.
- He is seeking N1.5 billion in damages (N1bn general + N500m aggravated).
- The suit demands a retraction and a public apology published on social media and in three national newspapers.
- Obi seeks a perpetual injunction to stop Adeyanju from publishing further defamatory content.
- The alleged defamation includes labels like "leader of a mob," "religious bigot," and "political fraud."
- The case highlights the growing tension between political figures and social media commentary.
- It underscores the legal risks associated with public, inflammatory statements.
Sources: The Cable
