Falana Gives Bobrisky 12-Hour Ultimatum to Retract Claims

iexclusivenews – Falana Gives Bobrisky 12-Hour Ultimatum to retract defamatory claims about a N10 million presidential pardon deal.

The renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has issued a stern demand to popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky.

The ultimatum calls for a public apology and retraction of allegations that Falana requested a substantial sum to facilitate a presidential pardon.

The controversy erupted when Bobrisky claimed in circulating audio recordings that Falana had sought N10 million to secure a presidential pardon following the crossdresser’s recent imprisonment.

Bobrisky further alleged having already paid N5 million to an unnamed Senior Advocate of Nigeria for this purpose.

Falana’s legal team, represented by Olorunfemi Akinyemi, Esq., and Taiwo E. Olawanle, Esq., dispatched a strongly-worded letter dated October 14, 2024.

The document, obtained by SaharaReporters, outlines the gravity of Bobrisky’s accusations and their potential impact on Falana’s professional standing.

Falana Gives Bobrisky 12-Hour Ultimatum

The letter emphasizes the baseless nature of Bobrisky’s claims and demands a full retraction and apology.

These must be prominently published across all platforms where the original statements were disseminated.

Failure to comply within the 12-hour timeframe could result in legal action, including claims for monetary damages.

Further revelations in the letter expose Bobrisky’s alleged attempt to solicit N3 million from rapper Folarin Falana (Falz), who happens to be Femi Falana’s son.

Bobrisky purportedly claimed that the senior Falana had promised to secure special accommodation at Kirikiri Correctional Centre.

Falana’s legal representatives vehemently deny any such conversation or promise, asserting that Bobrisky’s actions were aimed at extorting money from the public while simultaneously tarnishing Falana’s reputation.

The Extent of Bobrisky’s Claims and Their Impact

Falana Gives Bobrisky 12-Hour Ultimatum in response to a series of damaging statements.

The letter details Bobrisky’s attempts to involve various artists and members of the public in his scheme.

It highlights how Bobrisky leveraged his recent imprisonment to solicit funds under false pretenses.

The legal team emphasizes that Falana has never spoken to Bobrisky about a pardon or any other matter.

They point out the absurdity of the claims, given Falana’s track record of securing pardons for over 300 Nigerians convicted in various countries on a pro bono basis.

The severity of the situation is underscored by the potential damage to Falana’s reputation, both domestically and internationally.

The ultimatum serves as a final warning before pursuing legal remedies, including monetary damages for the defamatory statements.

This incident follows another recent legal action involving Falana.

On Tuesday, the Lagos High Court issued an interim order against Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, restraining him from publishing defamatory content about the lawyer.

This order, granted by Justice M.O. Dawodu, requires the removal of defamatory videos and comments posted on September 24, 2024, across all of VeryDarkMan’s social media platforms.

As the 12-hour countdown begins, all eyes are on Bobrisky’s response to this ultimatum.

The outcome of this high-profile confrontation could have significant implications for both parties and set a precedent for handling defamation in the age of social media.