Peter Obi Sues Deji Adeyanju for N1bn Damages in Defamation Case
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has taken legal action against activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju in Anambra State High Court, alleging defamatory statements on social media. Obi is seeking N1 billion in damages, with N500 million for general damages and N500 million for exemplary damages.
Adeyanju is required to issue an unconditional apology. Adeyanju, in response, noted that Obi did not back down and dragged the case to Anambra State despite residing mostly in Abuja.
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