The National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has demanded a public retraction, an apology and N50 billion in compensation from Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over an alleged defamatory statement made during a podcast interview….See More
The demand was contained in a letter issued by Neplus Ultra Attorneys and signed by Anderson U. Asemota, Peter O. Asimegbe and Stanley C. Eziefulle on behalf of Arabambi.
Lawyers allege statement damaged Arabambi’s reputation
According to the letter, the dispute arose from comments allegedly made by Obi during the interview in which he was quoted as saying that Arabambi “does not have an address.”
Arabambi’s legal team described the statement as false, malicious and defamatory, arguing that it portrayed their client as lacking legitimacy, credibility and standing in public life.
The lawyers further claimed that the interview was widely circulated on television stations and digital platforms, exposing Arabambi to public ridicule.
“Our client has had a known residential and business address, maintains professional and political affiliations within Nigeria and has never been a person whose whereabouts or identity were unknown,” the letter stated….See More
N50bn compensation, public apology demanded
The lawyers said the alleged publication damaged Arabambi’s reputation, dignity and public image.
They demanded that Obi issue an unreserved public apology to be broadcast on national television, publish the apology on his verified social media platforms and place full-page apology notices in national newspapers.
In addition, the legal team demanded payment of N50 billion as compensation for the alleged injury to Arabambi’s reputation, political standing and public image.
The letter reportedly gave Obi seven days to comply with the demands.
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