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PFIPC chairman Gbajabiamila files N15bn defamation suit against Adeyemi

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele Gbajabiamila, has instituted a N15 billion defamation suit against activist Segun Adeyemi over allegations published on social media.

By Atewologun oluwaseun boluwatife

1 min read 1 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFIPC), Taiwo Oyedele Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation lawsuit against activist Segun Adeyemi at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.聽

The suit follows social media posts alleging misconduct, which the claimant describes as false, malicious and damaging to his reputation.

According to court documents, Gbajabiamila is seeking N15 billion in general damages, a public retraction and apology, a perpetual injunction restraining further publication of the allegations, and other reliefs.聽

He maintains that the statements have caused reputational harm and emotional distress.
The case is yet to be determined by the court, and no judgment has been delivered.聽

Proceedings are expected to continue after the defendant is served and both parties present their cases.

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The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele Gbajabiamila, has instituted a N15 billion defamation suit against activist Segun Adeyemi over allegations published on social media. The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFIPC), Taiwo Oyedele Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation lawsuit against activist Segun Adeyemi at...

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  • The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele Gbajabiamila, has instituted a N15 billion defamation suit against activist Segun Adeyemi over allegations published on social media.
  • The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFIPC), Taiwo Oyedele Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation lawsuit against activist Segun Adeyemi at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
  • The suit follows social media posts alleging misconduct, which the claimant describes as false, malicious and damaging to his reputation.According to court documents, Gbajabiamila is seeking N15 billion in general damages, a public retraction and apology, a perpetual injunction restraining further publication of the allegations, and other reliefs.
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The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele Gbajabiamila, has instituted a N15 billion defamation suit against activist Segun Adeyemi over allegations published on social media. The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFIPC), Taiwo Oyedele Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation lawsuit against activist Segun Adeyemi at...

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