Former Oyo State Governor, Rasheed
Ladoja, has filed a N5bn libel suit against the African Newspapers of
Nigeria Plc, publishers of the Tribune titles.
In a writ of summons filed by his
lawyer, Biodun Abdu-Raheem, the former governor alleged that the
newspaper published a libellous report against his person in its March
4, 2013 edition.
He said the publication entitled, Ladoja and the purloin of Oyo treasury, was offensive as it lowered his reputation.
In a 17-paragraph writ, Ladoja said the publication was intended to ruin his career as a politician, businessman and chief.
It read, “The publication is meant to
jeopardise the political career, business credibility, fortune and
traditional aspirations of the claimant.
“It is false in every aspect insofar as
it referred to the claimant’s political cum public career, his business
conduct and traditional qualifications.
“The claimant, as governor of Oyo State
between May 29 2003 and May 28 2007 and in his entire career as a
political and public office-holder has not been found guilty of the
offence of stealing and or misappropriation of public fund or of any
like-effect by any court of law or tribunal.”
(Punch)
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