Gospel singer Tope Alabi has threatened legal action against a Canada-based pastor, Tayo Kumuyi, popularly known as Pastor Tayo Ministries, over online allegations linking her to the death of gospel artiste Toluwanisings and other ministers.

In a letter dated October 24, 2026, Alabi’s lawyers, Oakmount Legal Practitioners, demanded that the operator of the pastor’s Facebook page remove the publications, retract the allegations and issue a public apology within 24 hours.

The legal notice accused the page of publishing defamatory claims between October 20 and 24, including allegations of murder and ritual killings involving Alabi.

The singer’s lawyers denied the accusations, describing them as false and insisting that no police investigation, official finding or court ruling supported the claims.

They also stated that Alabi had publicly and privately mourned Toluwanisings, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, and had no involvement in his death.

According to the solicitors, the disputed posts had attracted numerous reactions, comments and shares, raising concerns that members of the public were accepting the allegations as true.

The lawyers further cited a subsequent Facebook post allegedly directed at Alabi after she issued a public warning against defamation on October 23. They interpreted the statement as a threat and warned that it could be presented as evidence in any ensuing legal proceedings.

The legal notice argued that presenting the allegations as spiritual revelations or religious opinions did not automatically exempt their publication from the law. It maintained that the claims could damage Alabi’s reputation, professional standing and ministry.

The solicitors also argued that Kumuyi’s reported residence in Canada would not necessarily prevent legal action, noting that the publications were allegedly circulated in Nigeria, where Alabi lives and works.

Beyond demanding the removal of the posts and an end to further publication, the lawyers requested an unreserved apology and retraction on the same Facebook page. They asked that the apology remain pinned for 14 consecutive days and receive prominence comparable to the original allegations.

The recipient was also directed to preserve relevant evidence, including posts, recordings, messages, drafts and account records. The lawyers stressed that removing the content from public view should not involve destroying or altering potential evidence.

They further requested details of the factual basis for any allegations maintained and confirmation of whether the claims had been reported to the Nigeria Police Force or another relevant authority.

Alabi’s legal team warned that failure to comply within the stated deadline could lead to court proceedings seeking damages, injunctions and other available remedies. The lawyers also said they could approach Meta Platforms and refer the alleged threats to law enforcement.

However, they clarified that their demands were not intended to prevent legitimate journalism, lawful investigations or commentary protected by law.

The letter was signed by Toluwanimi Okunade of Oakmount Legal Practitioners on behalf of the singer.

Toluwanisings died on October 14, 2026, at the age of 41. Alabi had publicly expressed grief following the gospel minister’s death.

The allegations against Alabi remain disputed, and the legal notice represents the position of her solicitors.