Yayi threatens legal action over alleged Ekiti origin claims

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Yayi threatens legal action over alleged Ekiti origin claims

Senator Solomon Adeola, also known as Yayi, has threatened legal action against Hon. Abayomi Hunye and Ambassador Folake Marcus-Bello over defamatory statements regarding his origin. Adeola, the APC governorship candidate for Ogun, claimed that the two individuals made false statements about him during a television program. He challenged them to present evidence supporting their allegations within 24 hours or face legal action.

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