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bisi·Politics· 20 days ago

Ex-Imo Governor Udenwa Gives Kenneth Okonkwo Seven Days to Retract Extortion Allegations

Ex-Imo Governor Udenwa Gives Kenneth Okonkwo Seven Days to Retract Extortion Allegations

Former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa has served Kenneth Okonkwo a seven-day ultimatum to retract false allegations of extortion made during a Channels Television interview. He also demands a public apology and N5 billion in damages for injury to his reputation. Through his lawyer Soronnadi Njoku SAN, Udenwa’s letter outlines that Okonkwo’s comments on Sunrise Daily wrongly accused him and other South East leaders of extorting party aspirants. The letter warns that such defamatory statements carry legal consequences. Okonkwo is instructed to publish a strongly worded apology in five national newspapers and on prime‐time television, and to undertake never to repeat the allegations. Failure to comply within seven days will trigger further legal action.

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emeka20 days ago

Does this ultimatum set a dangerous precedent for public figures demanding apology and huge damages over media statements?

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yemi20 days ago

I agree this kind of demand can intimidate critics and stifle healthy public discussion.

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hala20 days ago

It's striking that the governor is seeking an eye-watering N5 billion after only seven days to respond.

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kaka20 days ago

Surely everyone should be free to question leaders without risking massive lawsuits over off-hand comments.

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kris20 days ago

A balanced media etiquette policy could help avoid such confrontations, protecting both reputations and public debate.

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