By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
Editor, DDNews |
Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Olufemi Gbajabiamila, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew to withdraw what he described as false and defamatory allegations made against him during a widely circulated press conference or face both civil and criminal legal action.
Gbajabiamila, through his solicitors, Pinheiro LP, is also demanding a public apology, the removal of the alleged defamatory publications from all media platforms, and a written undertaking that no further allegations would be made against him.
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The demands are contained in a cease-and-desist letter dated July 6, 2026, signed by Kemi Pinheiro, SAN.
According to the letter, Gbajabiamila’s attention was drawn to a press conference addressed by Prince Matthew on June 25, 2026, which was subsequently circulated across print, electronic, and social media platforms.
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The solicitors alleged that the publication contained “numerous statements which are not only false, malicious, reckless and entirely without factual foundation,” adding that they were calculated to portray Gbajabiamila as corrupt, dishonest, and unfit to hold public office.
Among the specific allegations highlighted were claims that the Chief of Staff demanded 48 per cent of the alleged take-off grant of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), received N400 million through proxies, abused his office, participated in fraudulent budget processes, and was involved in corruption and murder.
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Pinheiro LP described the allegations as entirely false and defamatory, insisting they were unsupported by any evidence. The firm further stated that Gbajabiamila had never met, communicated with, or had any relationship whatsoever with Prince Matthew.
“The publication goes far beyond fair comment, criticism or political discourse. Rather, it consists of grave allegations of criminality, corruption, abuse of office, bribery, extortion, obstruction of justice and official misconduct made without any lawful justification or supporting evidence,” the solicitors stated.
The letter noted that the publication had gravely injured the Chief of Staff’s reputation, exposed him to public ridicule, and caused significant reputational damage.
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The solicitors criticised Prince Matthew for taking his allegations to the media instead of presenting them before competent investigative or judicial authorities. They also linked the publication to an ongoing criminal prosecution involving Adeyemi before the Federal High Court in Abuja (Charge No. FHC/ABJ/CR/652/2026).
Pinheiro LP warned that failure to comply with the demands within 72 hours would result in legal proceedings without further notice, including a criminal complaint for defamation and a civil suit seeking N10 billion in aggravated and exemplary damages, among other reliefs.
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The matter is part of the larger controversy surrounding the alleged “ghost agency” PFIPC, in which Adeyemi is facing multiple charges.
No immediate response has been received from Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew or his representatives.
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