Tope Alabi Gives Preacher Tayo Kumuyi 24 Hours To Apologise Over Toluwanisings D3ath Allegations

Popular Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Canada-based preacher Tayo Kumuyi, demanding that he retract social media allegations linking her to the death of fellow gospel singer Toluwanisings and issue an apology or face legal action.

The ultimatum was contained in a cease-and-desist letter dated October 24, 2026, written on Alabi’s behalf by her solicitors, Oakmount Legal Practitioners, and signed by Toluwanimi Okunade.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the singer’s legal team accused Kumuyi, who operates the Facebook page Pastor Tayo Ministries, of publishing posts between October 20 and 24 that allegedly accused Alabi of murder and ritual killing while linking her to the deaths of Toluwanisings and other gospel ministers.

The lawyers strongly rejected the allegations, describing them as false, malicious and unsupported by evidence. They maintained that no investigation, police report or court judgment had established any connection between Alabi and the death of Toluwanisings.

The legal representatives also stated that Alabi had publicly and privately mourned the late singer and had no involvement in her death. They accused the preacher of exploiting the grief surrounding the incident to damage their client’s reputation.

The lawyers further dismissed Kumuyi’s reported claim that his publications were based on divine revelations, arguing that presenting allegations as spiritual messages did not remove the responsibility to substantiate them.

According to the letter, the posts attracted numerous reactions and shares, while some comments suggested that readers believed the accusations. The legal team argued that the publications could seriously harm Alabi’s reputation, career and gospel ministry.

The solicitors also drew attention to a Facebook post allegedly directed at Alabi after she issued a public warning against defamation on October 23. The post reportedly stated, “Tope Alabi, no letter will save you from my hand. Your only option is leaving your hiding place.”

Alabi’s lawyers described the statement as threatening and argued that it suggested the preacher intended to continue targeting their client.

They maintained that the allegations amounted to libel because they portrayed Alabi as having committed serious criminal offences. The legal team also argued that Kumuyi’s residence in Canada would not automatically protect him from potential legal consequences, given that the publications allegedly targeted a Nigerian audience and affected the singer’s reputation in Nigeria.

As part of their demands, the lawyers instructed Kumuyi to delete the disputed posts, refrain from publishing further allegations or threats, and preserve all relevant evidence.

They also demanded an unconditional retraction and apology published on the same Facebook page, with the apology pinned for 14 consecutive days. In addition, the preacher was asked to provide evidence supporting any allegations he intended to maintain and clarify whether he had reported the claims to the police.

The legal team warned that failure to comply within the stipulated 24 hours would lead to a lawsuit seeking court orders to prevent further publications, damages and legal costs. They also threatened to file complaints with Meta Platforms and relevant law enforcement agencies.

However, the lawyers clarified that their action was not intended to prevent legitimate commentary or truthful reporting.

Toluwanisings, whose real name was Olayemi Bolaji, died on October 14, 2026, at the age of 41. The allegations against Alabi and the legal demands outlined in the letter have not, in the information provided, been established through a court ruling.