- Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has replied to a letter from Femi Falana and his son, Falz, regarding alleged defamatory remarks he made in audio recordings.
- The letter from Falana demanded an apology from Bobrisky within 12 hours, warning of potential legal action if he failed to respond.
- In his Instagram Story, Bobrisky firmly stated that he did not defame anyone and denied bribing the Senior Advocate of Nigeria for a presidential pardon.
- Bobrisky announced that he would refrain from further public comments on the matter.
Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okunneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has responded to a letter from renowned lawyer Femi Falana and his son, musician Folarin Falana, known as Falz.
The correspondence, which was reported by Within Nigeria, urged Bobrisky to apologize for allegedly defamatory remarks made in audio recordings shared by social media activist, VeryDarkMan.
Falana’s letter included a 12-hour ultimatum, warning of potential legal consequences should Bobrisky fail to comply.
In a statement posted on his Instagram Story, Bobrisky firmly denied the allegations of defamation.
He also dismissed claims that he had bribed the Senior Advocate of Nigeria to obtain a presidential pardon, emphasizing that he would no longer engage in public discussions regarding the matter and would leave all legal matters to his attorney.
Additionally, Bobrisky distanced himself from the controversial audio recordings, stating that the individual responsible for sharing the content should be held accountable.
He wrote in part:
“I OKUNEYE idris aka BOBRISKY didn’t give Falz or his dad any money for pardon. As a matter of fact no penny was given to them. Have said dis before and i will say it again. The person that published an Audio online should take fully responsible for what he posted in public. My lawyer will respond to any further information d public want to about dis ongoing issue trending trending on social media…”
Netizens Reactions…
@official_lordhero said: “Tor up to VDM.”
@swimpronigeria said: “Na lawyers get this year. Abeg make una remember to learn how to swim. It’s going to be a long ride.”
@turnupcommissioner said: “Niccur u are not this bright…. Werey.”
@osakpolor_christian said: “Second slide can never be bob risky English.”
@silvaboymusic said: “Godfather at work. Nigerians una never ready. If you have been against VDM and now you want to stop supporting Bobrisky on top this case, motor go jam you.”
@macdonphatty said: “I am concerned about the grammar no be Bob type this.”
@alexdiva1 said: “Wahala for who published audio wa them no send em ooo u go explain tire.”
@law_marsz said: “Nonsense the law profession is a joke walahiii.”
@john.whizz said: “Then invite you come were you go talk you nor go , na now you con dey talk nonsense.”
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