Tension as Peter Obi and top Tinubu appointee battle, see reason

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Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2024 election, has threatened President Bola Tinubu's media aide, Bayo Onanuga, with a legal battle
The former governor of Anambra state issued 72-hour ultimatum to the presidential aide to make a public apology or face a defamation suit
Obi's counsel, Alex Ejesieme, said Onanuga's statement that Obi was behind the planned hunger protest against President Tinubu's administration was defamatory

Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, has given Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, a 72-hour ultimatum to apologize for linking him to a planned nationwide protest.

Obi's counsel, Alex Ejesieme, demanded a public apology in four national newspapers and Onanuga's social media handle, threatening a defamation libel lawsuit if the ultimatum is not met.

Peter Obi has threatened to file a legal suit against Bayo Onanuga, a media aide to President Bola Tinubu, over allegation of plot to mobilise Nigerian youths against the government because of the country's economic challenges.

Why Obi threatens Tinubu's aide

Onanuga had alleged that Obi's supporters were planning mayhem in Nigeria, causing harm to Obi's reputation and emotional well-being.

Obi's counsel described the allegation as a "calculated plot" to demean and embarrass their client, emphasizing Obi's record of law-abiding and constructive engagement.

The counsel stressed that Obi abhors violence and has always resorted to legal mechanisms to address grievances, urging his supporters to abide by the rule of law.

Obi expresses commitment to demoicracy

Obi's counsel highlighted his client's commitment to democratic principles and constructive criticism without malice or resentment.

The letter emphasized that Obi has expressed dissatisfaction with certain policies through constructive criticism without associating himself with protests.

Obi's counsel reiterated the demand for an apology and warned of legal action if the ultimatum was not met to protect his client's reputation and clear his name.

Source: Legit.ng

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