N1.5bn Suit: Adeyanju Vows to Prove Corruption Allegation Against Peter Obi in Court

According to human rights activist Deji Adeyanju, he is not concerned about the ₦1.5 billion lawsuit that Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi brought against him in 2023.

Adeyanju was accused by Peter Obi of making defamatory, scandalous, malicious, irresponsible, unsubstantiated, and unfounded remarks against him on social media, according to reports.

Obi is requesting that the state high court in Onitsha, Anambra, force Adeyanju to write an unqualified apology to him in three national publications and on social media as part of the lawsuit.

A portion of the court documents states, “AN ORDER compelling the Defendant to immediately retract and delete from all his social media platforms, including but not limited to his “X” handle @adeyanjudeji, his verified Facebook account “Adeyanju Deji,” Instagram account @AdeyanjuDeji, and any other online platforms or sites, all false and malicious publications describing the Plaintiff with derogatory labels (such as “leader of a mob,” “religious bigot,” “fraud,” “scum,” “political fraud,” and “political prostitute”), along with allegations of financial misconduct, dishonesty, or abuse of office, which have harmed the Plaintiff’s personal, political, and professional reputation.”

In reaction, Adeyanju stated in a post on 𝕏 on Wednesday that he is prepared to demonstrate in court that Peter Obi is not just dishonest but also a fraud and a bigot.

“At last, I’ve been sued by Peter Obi,” he wrote. In fact, I’m glad and grateful that he didn’t back down in the end. Even though he is virtually always in Abuja, where I live, it’s interesting that he pulled me all the way to Anambra State. We move, though, so don’t shake. In court, I will demonstrate Peter Obi’s corruption, bigotry, and deceit. I swear, you will all be entertained.