In an ongoing legal battle at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, under Suit No. FCT/HC/GAR/CV/157/2025, in which Isaac Fayose had filed a claim against Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister.
The case centers on allegations of defamation, with Olayinka accusing Fayose of substance abuse and erratic behavior, while Fayose seeks to protect his reputation.
Olayinka, in his defense, challenged Fayose to undergo drug testing by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) twice monthly for six months, offering to cover the costs.
He cited a video posted by Fayose on October 11, 2024, where Fayose declared himself the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and purportedly suspended prominent members, including Atiku Abubakar and Nyesom Wike.
Olayinka further stated that, as a public communications official, his role is to protect the image of Wike and respond to publications that could harm the Minister’s reputation.
The court is yet to rule on the matter, and both parties are expected to present further evidence in upcoming hearings.
