Fusengbuwa ruling house vice chairman sues 11 over defamation, demands N10bn damages

Author: Gift ObaPublished on: August 29, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Fusengbuwa ruling house vice chairman sues 11 over defamation, demands N10bn damages

The Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode, Prof Fassy Yusuf, has filed a lawsuit against 11 members of a breakaway unit, demanding N10 billion for defamation. He contests a report dated August 9, 2026, alleging accusations of financial inducement and document manipulation that harm his reputation. Yusuf is also seeking public apologies and a permanent injunction against further defamatory statements.

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