Adoke, who issued the ultimatum through his lawyers led by Chief Paul Erokoro (SAN), is also asking Malami to tender a public apology for making statements which he knows to be untrue and defamatory against the person of Adoke. Erokoro added that newspapers also gave prominent coverage to the defamatory words attributed to Malami, even when they were not true hence the essence of the formal protest. “Please note in this regard that the Final Award was issued in July 2015, months after our client had left office. Adoke also demanded that Malami instruct his counsel in England to cease and desist from repeating the allegations of corruption and other defamatory imputations broadcast about our client. “Our client will appreciate it if you meet his demands within seven days of your receipt of this letter,” Erokoro said.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 29, 2020 19:06 UTC