Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, has warned a woman that she must retract her allegations of rape and torture within three days or he will pursue a defamation lawsuit against her.
Fayose’s threat comes after the woman publicly accused him of sexual assault and physical abuse. The allegations have not been substantiated, and no court case has yet been filed.
In a statement released to the press, Fayose demanded that the woman withdraw her claims. He said that if she fails to do so, he will seek legal action for defamation, which could result in civil damages and a court order to remove the statements.
Defamation is a civil offence in Nigeria, and a lawsuit would be filed in the appropriate court. The woman has not yet responded to the demand, and the case remains pending.
The situation highlights the serious legal consequences that can arise from unverified accusations, and it underscores the importance of ensuring that claims are supported by evidence before they are made public.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>