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The National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has demanded a public retraction, 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.

The demand was made 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.

The letter said that the legal action stems from comments allegedly made by Obi during an interview, where he was said to have stated that Arabambi “does not have an address”.

According to Arabambi’s legal team, the statement was false, malicious and defamatory, contending that it portrayed their client as a faceless individual, lacking legitimacy, credibility and standing in public life.

They stressed that the interview was subsequently circulated across television stations and multiple digital platforms, thereby exposing their client to widespread 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 read.

According to the letter, the publication damaged Arabambi’s reputation and subjected him to embarrassment and public ridicule.

“We demand an unreserved public apology to be broadcast on national television and published on Obi’s verified social media platforms, as well as full-page apologies in the national dailies.

“In addition, we demand the payment of N50 billion, as compensation for injury to our client’s reputation, dignity, political standing and public image,” the lawyers wrote.

According to Arabambi’s legal team, the statement was false, malicious and defamatory, contending that it portrayed their client as a faceless individual, lacking legitimacy, credibility and standing in public life.

Kanwulia:
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Aya ya ya yaaaaaa!
Many are hungry and roaming.

Mr Peter Obi THE GREATEST!

banku:
Everyone now sues for defamation. Opportunists all over, just to intimidate the poor.

Should we now sue for every political speech

Richtaiwo:
Peter Obi appears to believe that shouting at every opportunity, with a voice that resonates with a 10 year old little girl, is a substitute for substance. He inserts himself into virtually every national issue, and the moment people respond to his endless commentary, his intellectually lazy followers start chanting that "everyone is talking about him."

Predictably, the next round of self-delusion will be the familiar refrain that Peter Obi is "in every Nigerian's mouth," as though attracting rebuttals is the same thing as earning respect.

yarimo:
I keep on saying OBI should Stop talking to press anytime he is high from too much intake of hero bear

Pexta:
Any day OBI's name is not mentioned, Nigeria will cease to exist.
Obi is a Big Name!

Richtaiwo:
Peter Obi appears to believe that shouting at every opportunity, with a voice that resonates with a 10 year old little girl, is a substitute for substance. He inserts himself into virtually every national issue, and the moment people respond to his endless commentary, his intellectually lazy followers start chanting that "everyone is talking about him."

Predictably, the next round of self-delusion will be the familiar refrain that Peter Obi is "in every Nigerian's mouth," as though attracting rebuttals is the same thing as earning respect.

yarimo:
I keep on saying OBI should Stop talking to press anytime he is high from too much intake of hero bear

safarifarms:
No wonder your principal who is always high on white substances avoids interviews.

franchasng:
Aragbagbue sorry Arabambi have received a new round of stipend to continue from where he and Oshodi Apapa stopped, ire oh

Streetinvestor2:
Is his fault that you and your father is nobody in nigeria...sorry

Richtaiwo:
When Peter Obi heads to court demanding 50 billion from Kenneth Okonkwo, it is perfectly justified and has nothing to do with hunger. But the moment Arabambi threatens a libel suit seeking the same amount, he suddenly becomes "hungry." Additionally, only Peter Obi and his followers are prosperous, while every other Nigerian is a starving opportunist. By all means, keep the delusion alive, you're doing an excellent job.

Ofunaofu:
You seem remarkably energetic on this thread, yet strangely silent and on ghost mode on the one about the Tinubu administration perpetrating the largest heist in our history.

Richtaiwo:
Go represent me on that thread as I can't be everywhere at the same time.

Ofunaofu:
You don't need to be everywhere, we just noticed you're highly available for distraction threads and Peter Obi police duty, but conveniently busy whenever the actual heist perpetuated by the Tinubu regime is discussed

Richtaiwo:
When Peter Obi heads to court demanding 50 billion from Kenneth Okonkwo, it is perfectly justified and has nothing to do with hunger. But the moment Arabambi threatens a libel suit seeking the same amount, he suddenly becomes "hungry." Additionally, only Peter Obi and his followers are prosperous, while every other Nigerian is a starving opportunist. By all means, keep the delusion alive, you're doing an excellent job.

Kanwulia:
So Arabambi and Kenneth Okonkwo are in the same category? That is rather unfortunate for Kenneth Okonkwo.😂

Richtaiwo:
Or Arabambi and Peter Obi are in the same category. Very unfortunate for Arabambi.

Kanwulia:
I know Obi - The Presidential Candidate for NDC. Peter Obi? I do not know.🍷

I know Kenneth Okonkwo - Spokesman for Presidential candidate - ADC.🍷

Who is “Arabambi” again?🤷🏾‍♀️

Kanwulia:
So Abayomi Arabambi and Kenneth Okonkwo are in the same category? That is rather unfortunate for Kenneth Okonkwo.😂