Senator Elisha Abbo has issued a 72-hour ultimatum demanding a public retraction and apology over claims that he made sex tapes with a woman named Wange David.
In a recent interview, David claimed she created 32 sex tapes with Abbo and accused him of leaking one of the videos online, alleging he is the only person with access to it.
She accused him of sexual exploitation, distribution of intimate videos, revenge pornography and blackmail.
However, in a letter issued by Abbo’s legal representative, Odiyowvi Osusu, the former lawmaker said her statements have caused significant damage to his personal and professional reputation, as well as misleading the public.
He noted that the video in question was shared on the platform “Naija Police: U” on September 4, 2024, while the interview was aired by TrustTV News on YouTube the following day.
He also requested that the retraction be circulated on the same platforms where the videos and interview were originally posted.
According to the letter, failure to meet the deadline would result in legal action seeking damages for libel, an injunction to prevent further publications, and a court-ordered retraction and public apology.
The letter read, “We have been instructed by our client to make a demand, and we hereby formally request that within 72 hours of receiving this letter, you publish or air an unequivocal public retraction and apology on national TV and in three national newspapers. The terms of this retraction must be approved by our firm, and we expect you to revert to us within 24 hours of receipt of this letter.
“You shall also be expected to circulate the retraction and apology on the same platforms wherein your interviews were circulated.”
