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Bizman, Bamidele Atoyebi, sues FIJ, Dukiya Investments owners for defamation, breach of contract

by Elizabeth Odonkor
January 19, 2024
in Investigations
Bizman, Bamidele Atoyebi, sues FIJ, Dukiya Investments owners for alleged defamation, breach of contract

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Bamidele Atoyebi, a businessman and philanthropist, has sued an online media outlet, FIJ, along with owners of Dukiya Investments Ologolo Lekki, Lagos, Messrs Lukman Shobowale and Bayo Lawal, for alleged defamation and breach of contract.

The lawsuit marked LD/7277ADR2024 Bamidele Lateef Atoyebi v Lukman Shobowale &2Ors filed at the Lagos State High Court, follows a article by FIJ accusing Atoyebi of deploying Nigerian Army personnel to harass Shobowale and Lawal.

Atoyebi has however denied the allegations and seeks redress through the legal system.

Atoyebi is seeking a declaration from the court that FIJ’s publication is defamatory, urging an order for the defendants to collectively pay a substantial sum of 900 million Naira in damages. Additionally, he demands a court order compelling the defendants to publish apology letters in seven major dailies, rectifying the harm caused by the libelous publication.

Atoyebi in a chat with newsmen, further alleges cyber bullying and blackmail, requesting the court to compel each defendant to pay him 300 million Naira, totaling 900 million Naira. The businessman claims these actions have caused significant harm to his reputation and well-being.

In a copy of the lawsuit obtained by our correspondent, Atoyebi averred that he paid for two plots of land worth over 20 million Naira more than a year ago. Despite the payment, the land remains unallocated, and Atoyebi has not received a refund. Additionally, a 22.5 million Naira thrift remains unremitted, adding to the litany of alleged transgressions.

In a dramatic twist, Atoyebi further accused Shobowale and Lawal of increasing the land rates after witnessing its escalated value and subsequently selling the property to another party. A breach of trust is emphasized, alleging that money was falsely obtained under false claims.

Atoyebi further disclosed that a comprehensive set of evidence has been prepared to support his claims, and will be presented during the court proceedings.

Tags: Bamidele AtoyebiBayo LawalDukiya InvestmentsFIJLukman Shobowale

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