Isaac Fayose Gives Woman Three-Day Ultimatum to Withdraw Rape Allegation, Threatens Lawsuit

Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has given a woman identified as Queen of Abuja three days to withdraw rape and torture allegations against him or face legal action.

Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, made his position known after his legal representatives issued a pre-action notice demanding the immediate withdrawal of the allegations and an unreserved public apology.

The notice, dated Sunday, November 8, 2026, was signed by Nzedebe Chinonso Paul, principal partner of the law firm representing Fayose. The businessman shared the document on his Instagram page on Monday.

The development followed a series of posts published by the woman on Threads, in which she accused Fayose of raping and torturing her and her three-year-old son. She alleged that the incidents began in May 2026 and claimed to possess evidence supporting her accusations.

In response, Fayose’s lawyers described the publications as defamatory and damaging to their client’s reputation, particularly his standing as a businessman and social commentator.

The legal team demanded that the woman immediately and unconditionally retract the allegations and issue an apology. They also requested that the retraction extend to bloggers and other social media accounts that had circulated the claims.

The lawyers warned that failure to comply within three days could result in civil proceedings and a petition to the appropriate authorities for investigation and possible prosecution.

Beyond the threatened lawsuit, Fayose has reportedly petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged cyberbullying, criminal defamation, blackmail and victimisation.

In a separate video shared on his social media platforms, Fayose denied the allegations and suggested that the controversy was connected to his political support for Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.

He alleged that individuals who reject political offers from the All Progressives Congress could become targets of attempts to damage their reputations.

Fayose insisted that he would continue supporting Obi despite the controversy.

However, the woman has maintained her accusations and indicated that she intends to pursue the matter.

As of Monday, November 9, the rape and torture allegations had not been independently verified, and no court judgment or official investigative findings establishing their truth had been reported.

The dispute could develop into both a civil legal battle and a police investigation, depending on subsequent actions by the parties and relevant authorities.