Onanuga Hits Back At Peter Obi Amidst Protest: Standing Firm Against Lawsuit Threat

Onanuga Hits Back At Peter Obi Amidst Protest: Standing Firm Against Lawsuit Threat

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has defiantly responded to Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, following a threat of a ₦5 billion defamation lawsuit. This development arose after Onanuga made allegations linking Obi to an upcoming mass protest scheduled for August…… CONTINUE READING

Previously, Onanuga had suggested via social media that supporters of Peter Obi were behind the planned unrest in Nigeria, prompting Obi to issue a 72-hour ultimatum demanding an apology and damages for defamation and libel.

In a robust rebuttal, Obi, through his legal representative Alex Ejesieme, SAN, emphasized that Onanuga’s claims tarnished his reputation, which stands contrary to his established record of shunning violence even in highly provocative situations.

On his part, Onanuga remained resolute, dismissing any fear of legal repercussions in a recent statement on social media. “I am still awaiting the legal letter from Peter Obi’s lawyer threatening a ₦5 billion lawsuit and demanding an apology regarding the alleged ‘revolution’ plans,” Onanuga declared. “Let me make it clear to Obi and his lawyer: I am not intimidated by legal threats. We will settle this in court.”

The standoff between Onanuga and Obi underscores escalating tensions ahead of the anticipated protest, with both sides preparing for a legal showdown to resolve the defamation allegations.