An Ikeja High Court in Lagos yesterday adjourned a N150 billion libel
suit filed by the former Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu,
against the African Independent Communications (AIT) till June 30.Justice Iyabo Akinkugbe adjourned the suit to enable Tinubu’s counsel respond to the counter-claim filed by AIT.Tinubu, according to the Expdonaloaded Blog, had instituted the suit against Daar Communications Plc, owners of AIT, for airing a documentary entitled, ‘Lion of Bourdilion’.post by expdonaloaded.blogspot.com..In the suit, he alleged that the documentary, which started airing on March 1, was libelous and aimed at tarnishing his image. At the resumption of proceedings yesterday, AIT’s counsel, Mr. Jeffery Kadiri, informed the court that the defendant had filed a counter-claim that had been served on the claimant.Responding, Tinubu’s counsel, Ayodele Adedipe, said the process was served on the claimant only two days ago, adding that he needed time to respond.Adedipe, therefore, urged the court for an adjournment and the judge acceded to his request.In the counter-claim, AIT listed its Chairman emeritus, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, and seven others as witnesses to testify against Tinubu.
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