Key Points
- Suit lands at Anambra High Court in Onitsha. Obi seeks declarations on alleged false posts online.
- He demands public apologies across his target platforms. Newspapers must also carry a clear apology print.
- He asks for post deletions and a perpetual injunction. Damages listed are ₦500m aggravated and ₦1bn general.
Peter Obi (Peter Gregory Obi) sues Deji Adeyanju for defamation. He files the ₦1.5bn claim at Anambra High Court. The suit says Adeyanju’s posts harmed his name and image.
Obi seeks a court declaration that the claims are false. He also lists the posts as reckless, scandalous, and malicious. Adeyanju earlier made online remarks, including Adeyanju prize payment claims.
What the suit asks the court
The filing wants a public apology across his pages. It adds three national papers must carry the apology. It also seeks deletions on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
Orders and damages Obi requests
Obi asks for a perpetual bar on fresh defamation. He wants ₦500m aggravated damages for alleged malice. He seeks ₦1bn general damages for distress and harm.
The suit lists terms used in the online posts. They include “leader of a mob” and “religious bigot.” It adds “fraud,” “scam,” “political fraud,” and “political prostitute.”
Under Nigerian law, defamation covers false words that hurt reputation. Courts assess harm, intent, reach, and any fair reply. Public figures still sue when claims go far and wide.
Obi has faced online storms over past public remarks. One recent case was his Obi ‘my brother’ remark. This new suit signals a firmer pushback on such claims.
The case will move to hearing after service on Adeyanju. He may enter defence or file a preliminary objection. The judge could order talks or set dates for trial.
For public figures, online words now travel fast and far. A clear court ruling could reset lines for heated debate. Both sides will rely on facts shared in those posts.
The filing lists @adeyanjudeji on X as a target. It also names his Facebook and Instagram verified pages. All posts with the claims must go off those pages.
If the court agrees, damages would total ₦1.5bn. The split is ₦500m aggravated and ₦1bn general damages. Interest and costs may also follow standard rules at judgment.
