Nigerian gospel singer and evangelist Tope Alabi has threatened legal action against individuals who publish or circulate false and defamatory statements about her, warning that those who share such content online could also face legal consequences.
Drivetvnews gathered that the warning was contained in a public notice issued on Friday, October 23, 2026, by her solicitors, Oakmount Legal Practitioners. The law firm said it had received instructions to pursue legal remedies against anyone whose actions could give rise to a valid legal claim.
Alabi shared the notice on her Instagram page. It described her as a gospel minister, recording artist, songwriter, actress and public figure with national and international recognition.
According to the notice, the singer has spent almost 30 years building her reputation, which the firm described as a valuable personal and professional asset protected by law.
The solicitors said their client had become aware of false, misleading and harmful statements about her that had been, or might continue to be, circulated through print, broadcast media, online platforms and word of mouth.
They warned that anyone who published such statements without lawful justification could be held personally responsible.
The notice stated that liability could arise from publishing false or malicious claims through written materials, images, videos, audio recordings, electronic communications and social media posts. It also covered spoken statements made during broadcasts, interviews, podcasts, livestreams and voice notes.
The law firm further warned that legal responsibility might not be limited to the original creators of the allegedly defamatory content.
According to the notice, individuals who repeat, republish, repost, share, forward or otherwise amplify such material could also face liability, depending on the circumstances and any applicable legal defences.
The solicitors also cautioned social media users against assuming that anonymous or pseudonymous accounts would protect them from legal action.
They explained that Alabi could seek court orders, where permitted by law, to identify those responsible for the publications through relevant social media platforms, website hosts or service providers.
The notice directed anyone who had already published the disputed material to remove it immediately and refrain from further publication.
However, the firm stressed that deleting a post would not automatically eliminate potential liability for its earlier publication.
The solicitors said they had been instructed to begin legal proceedings against anyone whose conduct amounted to an actionable claim, without further notice.
Among the remedies Alabi could seek are general damages and, where legally justified, aggravated or exemplary damages.
Other possible remedies include court orders prohibiting further publication, an order requiring a retraction and an unreserved public apology, as well as recovery of legal costs on a full indemnity basis.
The firm added that the singer reserved the right to pursue all remedies available under Nigerian law and refer appropriate cases to the relevant authorities.
However, the notice clarified that Alabi did not intend to restrict lawful expression, including truthful statements, fair comments on matters of public interest and the lawful exercise of freedom of expression.
The warning comes amid online controversy surrounding Alabi’s reported comments about traditional religious practices and renewed public discussion of her past association with the late cleric Elijah Ajanaku.
The legal notice did not identify the specific publications or allegations that prompted the singer to issue the warning.
