APC National leader, Bola Tinubu has agreed to accept an unreserved apology from the Chairman of DAAR Communication PLC, Chief Raymond Dokepsi as settlement for the libellous documentary “Lion of Burdillion” aired on Africa Independent Television, AIT against him.
Both Tinubu and Dokpesi’s lawyers this morning presented the terms of settlement reached on 29 January, 2016 before the trial court Justice Iyabo Akinkugbe. The terms of agreement include among other things, a retraction of the broadcast by AIT, an apology by AIT, which should be aired daily for a quarter.The trial court subsequently adopted the terms of settlement.
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Posted: at 5-02-2016 02:49 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
I don't agree with the terms of this out of court settlement. The damage has been done. It is highly unlikely that those who heard the damaging broadcast will also hear the retractions and apology.
Probably, Tinubu is too rich to need the financial compensation. But there are many charities in Nigeria who would have been too happy to use the financial compensation.
Posted: at 5-02-2016 04:38 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac