Tope Alabi Demands Apology from Preacher Over False Claims

Tope Alabi, a popular gospel singer, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Tayo Kumuyi, a Canada-based preacher, to retract and apologize for allegations made against her on social media. Kumuyi, who operates the Facebook page Pastor Tayo Ministries, accused Alabi of being complicit in the death of gospel singer Toluwanisings and linked her to the deaths of other gospel ministers.

Alabi's cease-and-desist letter, dated October 24, 2026, was sent by her lawyers, Oakmount Legal Practitioners, and signed by Toluwanimi Okunade. The letter described the allegations as baseless and damaging, stating that they are among the gravest accusations against a minister of the gospel.

The lawyers challenged Kumuyi to provide evidence for his claims, which they asserted were false and malicious. They also highlighted a threatening post from Kumuyi aimed at Alabi after she warned against defamation.

The lawyers concluded that the posts constituted libel and that framing them as spiritual messages did not exempt Kumuyi from legal liability.