Adedibu Family Challenges Filmmaker Over Controversial Biopic

The family of the late Ibadan politician Lamidi Adedibu has entered into a dispute with filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi regarding the biopic titled "Adedibu: Alagbara Ibadan," produced by Oloketuyi under Ultimate Communications and directed by Abiodun Jimoh. The family accused the filmmakers of creating the biopic without their consultation or approval, alleging that it contains false claims about Adedibu’s personal life and political career.

They specifically objected to portrayals of his early years and character, asserting that the film depicts him as morally corrupt and suggests he engaged in election rigging and used "amala politics" to manipulate residents. The family demanded the immediate removal of the film and its promotional content, along with a ₦500 million compensation for privacy violations.

They set a 48-hour deadline for compliance and threatened legal action. In response, Oloketuyi's legal team rejected the family's claims, stating they did not provide specific inaccuracies or evidence of wrongdoing in the film.