Protest: Onanuga Damns Obi Over Demand For Apology

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has reacted after Peter Obi demanded for an apology over allegations laid on him in connection to the forthcoming August nationwide protest.

On July 20, 2024, Onanuga had claimed on his X handle @aonanuga1956 that “ Peter Ob’s supporters are the people planning mayhem in Nigeria and that Obi should be held responsible for anarchy”

In reaction to these allegations, Obi on Tuesday demanded for an apology from Onanuga within 72 hours and a monetary damage of N5 billion for defamation.

An excerpt from the statement reads “Consequently, we have our clients mandate to demand that you retract the statement made in the publication and tender an unreserved apology to him within 72 hours of the receipt of this letter in not less than 4 National Dailies to wit: Vanguard, THISDAY, Punch and the Cable, including your verified X“@aonanuga1956.”

Our client is also making an unequivocal demand for the monetary damage of N5b for the embarrassment your defamatory publication has caused him and his family”

However, on Tuesday evening, via his official X handle, Onanuga stated categorically that he is prepared for the suit Obi is slamming on him.

“I am still waiting for the letter from Peter Obi’s lawyer threatening a N5 billion suit and demanding an apology to Peter Obi over the planned ‘revolution’.

“Let me just tell Obi and his lawyer: I am not afraid of any legal action. We shall meet in court,” he stated.

Statement below 👇

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG