The National Vice Chairman (South West) of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has demanded a public apology, a retraction and ₦50 billion in damages from the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, over an alleged defamatory remark.
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.
According to the lawyers, the dispute arose from comments Obi allegedly made during a podcast interview, where he reportedly said that Arabambi “does not have an address.”
The legal team argued that the statement was false, malicious and defamatory, insisting it portrayed their client as someone without legitimacy, credibility or public standing.
They also stated that the interview was widely circulated on television and across digital platforms, exposing Arabambi to public ridicule.
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“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.
The lawyers further maintained that the publication had caused significant damage to Arabambi’s reputation and public image.
According to the letter, the alleged statement subjected him to embarrassment and 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.