Renowned gospel singer Tope Alabi has taken decisive legal action against the operator of the Facebook page “Pastor Tayo Ministries.”
Her legal representatives, Oakmount Legal Practitioners, issued a formal 24-hour cease-and-desist notice over explosive defamation allegations.
The petition comes after the Canada-based page repeatedly accused the gospel artist of ritualistic killings and involvement in recent ministerial deaths.
Specifically, the online posts alleged that Alabi was connected to the sudden passing of fellow gospel minister Olayemi Bayonile (Toluwanisings).
Consequently, the singer’s legal team has demanded an immediate retraction, warning of severe civil and criminal proceedings under Nigerian and international cybercrime laws.
“Remove All Defaming Posts”: Tope Alabi Demands Retraction Within 24 Hours
In the legal correspondence signed by Toluwanimi Okunade, Esq., the firm detailed the gravity of the false accusations.
Grave Allegations: The notice highlighted posts claiming Alabi uses human blood for rituals and orchestrates industry deaths.
Threats and Intimidation: Counsel noted that subsequent posts directly threatened Alabi, stating “no letter will save you from my hand.”
Legal Demands: The singer’s legal team instructed the page owner to remove all defamatory content, issue a pinned apology, and cease harassment immediately.
Furthermore, the legal documents emphasize that Alabi’s residence and professional reputation in Nigeria have suffered direct damage from the viral broadcasts.
Social Media Reactions and Escalating Legal Battle
Shifting to public reactions, Tope Alabi shared copies of the legal notice across her official social media handles on Saturday.
The gospel artist reiterated that failure to comply with the 24-hour ultimatum will trigger comprehensive legal actions regardless of geographic boundaries.
“You have turned the grief of a bereaved nation into a weapon against an innocent woman,” her legal counsel stated.
Meanwhile, followers and religious communities have expressed shock over the escalating social media controversy and legal confrontation.
Finally, legal experts note that cross-border cyberbullying and libel cases are increasingly facing strict prosecution under the Cybercrimes Act.
