Friday, August 29, 2025 - Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has threatened to file a lawsuit against activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, over alleged def@matory publications he made on social media.
In a letter sent to Adeyanju, Obi’s lawyer, Alex Ejesieme
(SAN), accused the activist of spreading false and malicious statements against
his client, portraying him as corrupt, fraudulent, and a religious bigot.
According to Obi’s legal team, Adeyanju’s posts, which date
back to 2022, sought to tarnish Obi’s reputation both locally and
internationally.
Some of the claims included 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 lawyers described Adeyanju's claims as “false,
malicious, and contrived,” insisting there was no truth in them.
Obi’s legal team demanded that Adeyanju immediately delete
all defamatory posts, issue a public apology across his social media platforms,
and publish apologies in three national dailies.
The lawyer said failure to comply within seven days, Obi
will institute a lawsuit seeking aggravated damages, a restraining injunction,
and recovery of legal costs.
Deji Adeyanju has responded, saying he’s ready to meet Obi
in court.
In a post on his Facebook page, Adeyanju stated
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