By Bayero Ade
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun, and the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, have threatened to sue activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju for alleged defamatory statements made on social media.
In letters issued through their counsel, Johnson Usman, SAN, the PDP leaders accused Adeyanju of spreading false and derogatory remarks designed to tarnish their reputations. They demanded an immediate retraction and a public apology to be published in national newspapers and on social media within three days.
The letters, released on Thursday in Abuja, claim Adeyanju described Damagun as a “Tea man who serves tea in Femi Gbajabiamila’s house” and Anyanwu as a “Kilishi man” delivering “Kilishi” to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. Adeyanju also reportedly criticized their leadership, accusing them of failing to establish the PDP as a credible opposition party.
Damagun and Anyanwu stated that Adeyanju’s remarks had caused them severe political embarrassment, psychological trauma, and public ridicule. They warned that failure to comply with their demands would result in legal action, including both civil and criminal proceedings.
Adeyanju, a prominent critic of the PDP leadership, has previously accused the duo of prioritizing the interests of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over those of the party.
As tensions escalate within the PDP, all eyes are on Adeyanju to see if he will respond or face legal consequences for his comments.
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