Adewunmi Olumuyiwa, popularly known as Pearse, has taken legal action against several individuals for alleged defamation of character. Pearse has filed a lawsuit in a Nigerian, German and UK court seeking N1 billion in damages and retraction of the defamatory statement from Joseph Aloba, Bukky Jesse, Tolani Ilesanmi aka Comfy and Thomas Toyin aka Toyinpeperenpe.
The lawsuit arise from online comments particularly on TikTok made by the defendants accusing Pearse of working for Oba Saheed Elegushi and claiming that his philanthropic efforts in support of the "Justice for Mohbad" movement were sponsored by the traditional ruler. Pearse vehemently denies these allegations, stating they are entirely false and have severely damaged his reputation.
Pearse argues that the defendants' malicious statements have been widely circulated on social media platforms, causing significant public ridicule and negatively impacting his personal and professional life. He contends that these false accusations have not only harmed his reputation but also undermined the integrity of his philanthropic endeavors.
Pearse claims that the defendants' malicious statements have been widely publicized on social media platforms, leading to significant public ridicule and negatively impacting his personal and professional life. He argues that these false accusations have not only harmed his reputation but also undermined the integrity of his philanthropic efforts.
This legal action brings attention to the growing concern surrounding online defamation and its potential consequences. As social media platforms continue to grow, the spread of false information can have a significant impact on individuals' lives and livelihoods.
The defendants have yet to respond to the lawsuit. The legal proceedings are expected to unfold in the coming months, and the appropriate course of action.
