A legal dispute has emerged between two Edo State political figures following allegations of defamation and false representation.
The law firm of Hannibal Egbe Uwaifo, acting on behalf of Hon Billy Famous Adesuwa Osawaru, has issued a formal demand to Hon Patrick Asowieren. The demand calls for an immediate retraction and public apology over statements made on April 6, 2026.
The statements allegedly included assertions that Hon Osawaru was rusticated from the University of Benin, lacked academic qualifications, and was a native doctor.
Osawaru currently serves as Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa,and also represents Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode Federal Constituency.
Through his legal team, Osawaru strongly denied the allegations. The letter maintained that he holds a degree in Microbiology from the University of Benin.
It further stated that he has postgraduate qualifications in Business Administration from Schiller International University and Argosy University in the United States.
The lawyers argued that references to electoral qualification standards do not invalidate Osawaru’s credentials. They added that such references do not justify what they described as “slanderous attacks” on his character.
Currently,no public statement has been released by Asowieren concerning the allegations or the legal demand.