A 200L student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has filed a lawsuit for N15,000,000 against a fellow student who falsely accused him of √@pe.
The legal action comes after the accuser, Adeife, issued a public apology and retracted her allegation.
Allegation and Public Accusation
A letter from David Ojuko Adefesobi’s legal team states that a female student accused him of √@pe on February 17, 2026, and shared his phone number on social media, including WhatsApp.
The solicitors described the accusation as completely false, malicious, and reckless, claiming that it exposed David to public hatred, ridicule, and contempt while also severely damaging his reputation and integrity among family, fellow students, professional colleagues, and the general public.
Impact on David
The legal team stated that the false claim resulted in the loss of business contracts and commercial opportunities, as well as ongoing online harassment, threats, and significant emotional distress.
They noted that the continued circulation of screenshots and reposts has aggravated the reputational harm.
While Adeife issued a video apology, the damage caused by the original publication cannot be undone simply by a retraction.
Demands from the Accused Student
David’s lawyers have demanded that Adeife issue a written and public apology acknowledging the allegation was false.
They also require the immediate removal of all defamatory content from every platform and a written undertaking that no further defamatory statements will be made.
Additionally, they are seeking N15,000,000 in damages for defamation, emotional distress, and reputational harm.
The letter warns that failure to comply within 14 days will lead to legal proceedings, including claims for aggravated damages, injunctive relief, and all other remedies available under Nigerian law.
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