ABUJA — Prominent legal practitioner and politician, Pelumi Olajengbesi, Esq., has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing the Osun East Senatorial District, demanding an unreserved public apology and a retraction of statements linking him to cultism and thuggery, or face a ₦10 billion lawsuit.



​The legal demand, contained in a letter dated August 12, 2026, and signed by Hammed Lasisi, Esq. of Law Corridor, stems from live television remarks made by the lawmaker on Viable TV on July 2, 2026, and Channels Television’s Politics Today on August 11, 2026.


​The Allegations

​According to the legal correspondence, Senator Fadahunsi had during the July 2 appearance on Viable TV questioned Olajengbesi’s ancestry—falsely claiming he was from Ogun State rather than Ijebu-Jesa—while alleging that the lawyer was "using thugs, Eiye and Aye."


​The claims were reportedly escalated during the Senator's appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he allegedly stated that a local figure known as "Rogba" was an "Eiye man sponsored by Barr. Olajengbesi terrorising... my own territory."


​Client’s Position and Demands

​Olajengbesi—who serves as the Spokesperson for The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) and is the Accord Party candidate for the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State—has vehemently denied all accusations.


He maintained that the statements were false, malicious, and aimed at bringing his hard-earned professional and political reputation into public disrepute.


The solicitors outlined their demands, which must be met within Twenty-Four (24) Hours of receiving the notice:


  • ​An immediate and unequivocal public retraction of the statements across the same media platforms used for their dissemination.


  • ​A written, unreserved public apology published prominently.


  • ​A formal written undertaking not to repeat or publish similar allegations.


Failure to comply with these terms will prompt the legal team to approach a court of competent jurisdiction to seek ₦10 billion in general and aggravated damages, alongside perpetual injunctions and the cost of litigation.