Key Highlights:
- Legal
Battle Looms: Special Adviser to President
Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, responds to Peter Obi’s N5 billion defamation
threat.
- Allegations
of Protest Responsibility: Onanuga
accused Obi and his supporters of organizing protests against the Tinubu
administration.
- Obi's
Legal Demand: Obi, through his lawyer, demands
an apology and N5 billion in damages from Onanuga.
- Onanuga's
Defiant Response: Onanuga remains unphased,
indicating readiness to face Obi in court.
Detailed Article:
Background:
Bayo
Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Communications and
Strategy, has reacted to the legal threat issued by Peter Obi, the former
presidential candidate of the Labour Party. The conflict arose after Onanuga
accused Obi and his supporters of being behind the planned nationwide protests
aimed at challenging the Tinubu-led government over the worsening economic
hardship in Nigeria.
Obi's
Legal Response:
In
a letter penned by his lawyer, Alex Ejesieme, Peter Obi demanded that Onanuga
retract his statements and issue an unreserved apology within 72 hours.
Additionally, Obi is seeking N5 billion in damages for the alleged defamatory
remarks made by Onanuga.
Onanuga's
Defiant Stand:
In
a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, Onanuga
addressed the looming legal battle. He stated: "I am still waiting for the
letter from Peter Obi’s lawyer threatening a N5 billion suit and demanding an
apology to Peter Obi over the planned ‘revolution’. Let me just tell Obi and
his lawyer: I am not afraid of any legal action. We shall meet in court."
Context
of the Allegations:
The
accusations by Onanuga have stirred significant controversy, with supporters of
Peter Obi arguing that the claims are unfounded and malicious. The planned
protests, which have gained traction on social media, are a response to the
economic difficulties faced by many Nigerians, exacerbated by policies such as
the removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of forex windows.
Conclusion:
The
stage is set for a legal confrontation between Peter Obi and Bayo Onanuga, with
both parties standing firm on their positions. As Nigerians await further
developments, this case underscores the growing tensions and dissatisfaction
with the current administration's handling of the economy.
Stay tuned for updates as the legal proceedings unfold.
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