Tony Emeka Nwabishop has escalated his ongoing dispute with crypto personality Tola Joseph Fadugbagbe after his solicitors issued a formal Memorandum of Claim/Letter of Demand concerning alleged defamatory statements published on social media.
Nwabishop publicly shared the legal notice on September 2, 2026, stating that his solicitors, Penlit & Greyson, had formally brought the matter to Tola Joseph’s attention.
The letter, also dated September 2, is addressed to Tola Joseph and is issued pursuant to the Pre-Action Protocol.
According to the notice, the legal action concerns statements and publications allegedly made by Tola on his Facebook page using the name “Tola Joseph Fadugbagbe” and on X under the name “King of Luzanga.”
Nwabishop alleges defamatory publications
The letter describes the publications at issue as “false, malicious, defamatory and highly injurious” to Nwabishop.
The solicitors state that they were retained by Nwabishop in connection with what they describe as a series of such publications concerning their client.
Nwabishop’s public post accompanying the notice said the attached letter sets out his position, the demands being made and the potential legal consequences of failing to comply within the stipulated period.
The notice was publicly shared by Nwabishop as a formal notification to Tola, rather than as an announcement of a court judgment.
Matter remains at pre-action stage
The legal notice represents a formal escalation of the dispute but does not, based on the material publicly shared by Nwabishop, establish that a lawsuit has already been filed in court.
Similarly, there has been no court determination in the material reviewed by CoinAfrica establishing that the statements identified by Nwabishop’s lawyers were defamatory.
The screenshot publicly shared by Nwabishop shows the first page of the 10-page document. It identifies the nature of the complaint but does not disclose the full details of the demands or any specific remedies being sought.
Tola Joseph has not, in the material reviewed by CoinAfrica, publicly responded to the legal notice.
What happens next
A pre-action legal notice is generally intended to formally notify the recipient of a potential claim and provide an opportunity for the matter to be addressed before litigation.
The next development could therefore depend on whether the parties resolve the dispute following the notice or whether further legal proceedings are initiated.
For now, the publicly available information establishes that Nwabishop’s lawyers have issued a formal pre-action demand to Tola Joseph over alleged defamatory social-media publications.
CoinAfrica will update this story if either party provides further details or if court proceedings are formally commenced.
Here is where the story started: Tony, Tola Trade Allegations as Dispute Over Car and Longstanding Friendship Escalates Online
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Content creators must balance free speech with factual accuracy
Defamation notices reflect growing professional standards in digital finance.
Social media commentary in Web3 carries real legal responsibilities.
A strong reminder that Web3 accountability extends to online conduct and reputation too.
Online actions carry real consequences.
Web3 accountability extends to conduct.
Legal notices address online defamation
Social media posts require caution.
Social media disputes can quickly turn into legal battles.
Defamation claims are becoming a serious issue online.
Online posts can carry real legal consequences.
Interesting case to watch as it develops.