Jimoh Ibrahim Sues Punch, Olumhense, Seeks N50bn Over Alleged Misrepresentation
By The People’s Voice Nigeria News
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has filed a N50 billion lawsuit against The Punch newspaper and columnist Sonala Olumhense over what he describes as the alleged misrepresentation of court judgments involving him.
Ibrahim, through his counsel, Adeniyi Akintola (SAN), stated that legal proceedings against the newspaper and journalist would commence on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The senator accused Olumhense of distorting facts in a recent article published by The Punch, which covered several legal disputes involving him, including matters that reached the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
According to Ibrahim, the article falsely portrayed the outcomes of these cases, insisting that the judgments referenced were delivered in his favour. He cited cases involving the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and a dispute with Union Bank of Nigeria, which he claimed resulted in a judgment awarding him over N400 billion.
Ibrahim alleged that Olumhense misrepresented the facts, and that The Punch facilitated the circulation of what he described as a smear campaign against him. He maintained that he possesses documentary evidence showing he won all the cases referenced in the publication.
Consequently, he is seeking N50 billion in damages, pledging to pursue the suit to its logical conclusion.
The dispute followed a commentary by Olumhense in which the columnist discussed some of Ibrahim’s legal battles and questioned public narratives surrounding the outcomes of the cases. The article referenced disputes linked to financial institutions, including AMCON, and called for closer scrutiny of the court decisions.
However, Ibrahim rejected the claims in the commentary, describing them as misleading and injurious to his reputation, prompting him to take legal action.
