Ladoja, has filed a N5bn libel suit against
the African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc,
publishers of the Tribune titles.
In a
writ of
summons filed by his lawyer, Biodun Abdu-
Raheem, the former governor alleged that the
newspaper published a libellous report against
his person in its March 4, 2013 edition.
He said the publication entitled, Ladoja and the
purloin of Oyo treasury, was offensive as it
lowered his reputation.
In a 17-paragraph writ, Ladoja said the
publication was intended to ruin his career as a
politician, businessman and chief.
It read, "The publication is meant to jeopardise
the political career, business credibility, fortune
and traditional aspirations of the claimant.
"It is false in every aspect insofar as it referred to
the claimant's political c*m public career, his
business conduct and traditional qualifications.
"The claimant, as governor of Oyo State between
May 29 2003 and May 28 2007 and in his entire
career as a political and public office-holder has
not been found guilty of the offence of stealing
and or misappropriation of public fund or of any
like-effect by any court of law or tribunal."
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