{
  "id": 654051,
  "title": "Adeleke camp threatens Osun senator with ₦10bn suit over defamation allegation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/adeleke-camp-threatens-osun-senator-with-10bn-suit-over-defamation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T10:32:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/adeleke-camp-threatens-osun-senator-with-%e2%82%a610bn-suit-over-defamation-allegation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Campaign spokesman for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has vowed to file a ₦10bn lawsuit against Senator Francis Fadahunsi, accusing him of defamation and injurious falsehood. The threat was made in a letter dated August 12, 2026, addressed to Senator Fadahunsi. Olajengbesi's lawyer, Hammed Lasisi, alleged that Fadahunsi made malicious and injurious statements about Adeleke on live television interviews, questioning his identity, character, and reputation. These statements included claims that Adeleke was not from Ijebu-Jesha, used thugs, and sponsored cult groups. Olajengbesi demanded an immediate retraction and apology from Senator Fadahunsi within 24 hours, threatening legal action if this did not occur.",
  "summary": "Governor Adeleke’s spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, threatens Osun Senator Fadahunsi with a ₦10bn defamation suit over alleged malicious statements. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-camp-threatens-osun-senator-with-%e2%82%a610bn-suit-over-defamation-allegation/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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