₦airaland Forum

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki is set to testify in court on Monday, February 10, 2025, in a defamation case he filed against Olayinka Fafoluyi Solace, a senior special assistant to the Kwara State Governor on New Media.

The case, with suit number 9/4483/24, will be heard at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Sources indicate that Saraki has confirmed his intention to personally take the witness stand.

According to the writ of summons, Saraki alleges that Solace defamed him through a social media post linking him to the arrest of a known PDP supporter, Ojulari, who was caught with a firearm at a rally for an APC House of Representatives candidate during the 2023 general election. Saraki argues that Solace's claim that the gunman was his agent is both malicious and defamatory. He is seeking the removal of the post and N10 billion in damages, among other reliefs.

Solace has denied the allegations, maintaining that Ojulari is a well-known PDP thug affiliated with Saraki.

The law mandates Saraki to personally testify about the impact of the alleged defamation on his reputation.

The case comes amid past controversies involving Saraki, including a viral 2023 video in which he reportedly urged his supporters to use propaganda against the APC-led Kwara State government. Additionally, some political thugs who claimed ties to Saraki were recently sentenced to death for their roles in the 2018 Offa robbery, which resulted in the deaths of over 30 people, including police officers.

Enabe:
Why is this case taking too long

Who cares

If defamations cases are taken seriously, hmm all Obidients are in trouble