The authorized representatives of Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi have issued a cease-and-desist discover to members of the general public, significantly bloggers, social media customers and content material creators, over the circulation of alleged false, deceptive and defamatory statements in regards to the actress. In a discover dated Thursday, November 5, 2026, and signed……
The authorized representatives of Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi have issued a cease-and-desist discover to members of the general public, significantly bloggers, social media customers and content material creators, over the circulation of alleged false, deceptive and defamatory statements in regards to the actress.
In a discover dated Thursday, November 5, 2026, and signed by Tope Salami, Esq., the legal professionals warned towards the publication, reposting, endorsement or circulation of unverified allegations able to damaging their consumer’s popularity, private integrity {and professional} picture.
The legal professionals mentioned they’d noticed that sure people have been circulating statements and narratives about Abraham which they described as “untrue, misleading, unsubstantiated, and capable of damaging her professional personality, image, personal integrity, and general goodwill.”
They referred to as on the general public to be cautious of what they described as “several false and malicious publications” allegedly focused on the actress by “some ‘known persons’ taking cover under sponsored individuals.”
The discover said: “We therefore implore the general public to immediately CEASE AND DESIST from making, publishing, reposting, circulating, endorsing or otherwise disseminating any false, misleading, malicious, defamatory or unverified statements concerning Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, whether directly or indirectly, across any social media platform or other communication channel known to law.”
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The legal professionals additionally cautioned that freedom of expression didn’t give members of the general public unrestricted permission to unfold false data or injury one other particular person’s popularity.
“It is trite that the freedom of expression enjoyed by members of the public does not confer an unrestricted permit to spread falsehoods, malign another person’s character or publish statements that unlawfully injure another person’s reputation,” the discover learn.
The authorized representatives outlined 5 calls for, together with a right away halt to the publication and circulation of false or defamatory details about the actress throughout all communication platforms.
They additionally urged members of the general public to “refrain from creating, promoting, or amplifying misleading narratives, fabricated allegations, malicious insinuations or content intended to ridicule, harass, or damage her reputation.”
The discover additional demanded the elimination of present publications, movies, feedback and different supplies containing alleged false or defamatory statements about Abraham.
It warned towards utilizing social media or different platforms to encourage harassment, cyberbullying, intimidation or reputational assaults towards the actress or her enterprise.
On future publications, the legal professionals insisted that “any future commentary concerning our client is factual, responsible, fair, and supported by verifiable information.”
The discover additionally warned that people who continued to publish, flow into, endorse or amplify defamatory statements after receiving it might face authorized penalties.
“Any person who continues to publish, circulate, endorse or amplify false and defamatory statements after receiving this notice shall be held legally responsible for their actions and may face appropriate legal proceedings and other remedies available under every extant law,” it said.
It added that related on-line publications, posts, feedback, movies and different digital supplies may very well be preserved as proof for attainable authorized motion.
The legal professionals mentioned the discover was issued with out prejudice to any rights, cures or authorized claims obtainable to their consumer.
They urged the general public to “exercise restraint, verify information before publication and refrain from taking part in the spread of falsehoods.”
The discover concluded with an attraction to all involved to deal with the warning significantly and “govern themselves accordingly with a pathway of honour.”
