The National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has demanded a public apology, a retraction and ₦50 billion in damages from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over alleged defamatory remarks.

In a pre-action letter dated July 3, 2026, Arabambi, through his lawyers at Neplus Ultra Attorneys, accused Obi of making a false statement during a podcast interview by allegedly saying that he “does not have an address.”

According to the legal team, the comment portrayed Arabambi as an unidentifiable individual without credibility or standing in public life. They argued that the interview gained widespread circulation across television and social media platforms, exposing their client to public ridicule and damaging his reputation.

The lawyers maintained that Arabambi has well-established residential and business addresses in Nigeria, as well as recognised political and professional affiliations, describing the alleged statement as false and malicious.

They further claimed that reactions on social media showed many viewers interpreted the remark as an attack on Arabambi’s identity and public image, causing embarrassment and harm to his reputation.

As part of the demands, Obi has been asked to issue an unconditional retraction of the alleged statement within seven days on the same podcast or another platform with similar reach. The legal team also requested a public apology to be aired on national television, published on Obi’s verified social media accounts, and carried as full-page advertisements in selected national newspapers.

In addition, Arabambi is seeking ₦50 billion in compensation for the alleged damage to his reputation, dignity and political standing. He also wants Obi to provide a written undertaking not to make similar statements in the future.

The lawyers further instructed Obi to preserve all materials connected to the podcast interview, including recordings, transcripts and electronic communications, warning that any alteration or destruction of evidence could be relied upon in future legal proceedings.

They warned that if the demands are not met within the stipulated period, legal action would be initiated, seeking damages, a court order restraining further publication of the alleged defamatory statements, and other reliefs.