Onanuga's accusation that Obi and his supporters were behind the planned nationwide protests against the Tinubu administration due to the economic hardships facing the country.

In response, Obi, through a letter signed by his lawyer Alex Ejesieme, demanded that Onanuga retract his statement and issue a public apology within 72 hours. Additionally, Obi sought N5 billion in damages for the alleged defamation.

Onanuga, however, remained defiant. In a recent post on his official X handle, he stated: “I am still waiting for the letter from Peter Obi’s lawyer threatening a N5 billion suit and demanding an apology to Peter Obi over the planned ‘revolution’.

“Let me just tell Obi and his lawyer: I am not afraid of any legal action. We shall meet in court.”