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Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has warned social media users and other publishers that they could face legal action for spreading statements she considers false or damaging to her reputation.
The singer’s position was made public in a legal notice issued by Oakmount Legal Practitioners and shared on her Instagram page on Friday, October 23, 2026.
The lawyers said Alabi, also known as Evangelist Patricia Temitope Alabi, had engaged them to respond to publications they believe could harm her reputation in her personal life, music career and spiritual engagements.
They noted that the singer had spent close to 30 years building public trust through her work and personal conduct.
“Our Client has, for almost thirty (30) years, built a reputation of integrity, honour and public trust in her personal, professional and spiritual life,” the notice read.
The legal team said it was concerned about statements allegedly being circulated about the singer, warning that those responsible could face consequences under applicable laws if the publications amounted to defamation.
It also cautioned users against assuming that they would escape liability by merely sharing content created by someone else.
The lawyers said potential responsibility could extend to people who repeat or distribute the material, stating that it could affect “the originator of the statement and to any person who repeats, republishes, reposts, shares, forwards or otherwise amplifies the same.”
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They added that the circumstances of each case and any applicable legal defences would be considered.
The notice also addressed users who operate accounts under false names or without revealing their identities. According to the lawyers, such accounts do not automatically exempt their operators from legal responsibility.
“The use of anonymous, pseudonymous or unverified accounts does not, of itself, confer immunity from legal liability,” the notice stated.
Those who have already shared material they believe may be defamatory were advised to take it down and avoid circulating it further. The lawyers, however, warned that removing a publication would not necessarily erase any liability arising from its original posting or subsequent distribution.
The notice said Alabi could pursue remedies through the courts, including financial compensation, orders stopping further publication, retractions, public apologies and legal costs.
It further stated that the law firm had received instructions to begin proceedings where an actionable claim existed, without issuing another warning.
The lawyers also drew a distinction between defamation and lawful expression, making clear that the notice was not intended to prevent people from making truthful statements or expressing legitimate opinions on matters of public interest.
“Nothing in this Notice is intended to restrict truthful statements, fair comment on matters of public interest, or the lawful exercise of the right to freedom of expression guaranteed by law,” the notice added.
