PDP National Chairman Prince Uche Secondus has given the Minister of Information and Culture 48 hours to withdraw his libelous statement against on Friday or face litigation.
A statement signed by his media Spokesperson Ike Abony said that Prince Secondus through his lawyer Emeka Etiaba SAN in a letter ref no. EESE&C/1/31/03/18 dated March 31st, 2018 addressed to the Minister titled Re: Publication of false and defamatory statement against Prince Uche Secondus, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party: Demand for retraction, Apology, and Payment of damages is asking for N1.5b damages plus a public apology.
The lawyer said that the said publication has damaged the image of Prince Secondus as he has been " humiliated, castigated and vilified by many as a result of the falsehood published by the Minister"
The letter told Alhaji Mohammad to note that if he fails to meet their demand after 48 hours, " We shall within 72 hours from today, proceed to a court of competent jurisdiction to ventilate our clients right under the law and shall further seek the protection of the court against you"
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