Solomon Buchi Dares Pastor Tobi Adegboyega to Sue Him, Says Alleged Victims Are Ready to Speak

Commentator accuses pastor of attempting to silence critics; demands legal action if he believes allegations are defamatory

Social commentator and writer Solomon Buchi has challenged UK-based Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega to take him to court over his criticism of the cleric and his church, insisting that legal proceedings would provide an opportunity to present evidence and allow both sides to defend their positions.

The confrontation escalated in September 2026 after Adegboyega reportedly urged individuals with allegations against members of his church to report such matters to the police or seek redress through the courts. Buchi interpreted the pastor’s remarks as a warning directed at him and responded by daring Adegboyega to initiate legal action.

How the Dispute Started

The immediate trigger for the public exchange was Adegboyega’s reported call for people with grievances against members of his church to pursue their complaints through law enforcement agencies or the judicial system.

Buchi, who had been publicly criticising the pastor and his church, alleged that the remarks were intended to put pressure on him and discourage further criticism.

Rather than backing down, the commentator challenged Adegboyega to take the matter to court if he believed his statements were defamatory.

In a video shared online in September, Buchi declared: “If you’re a man born of a woman, sue me. Let me teach you how to be cooked. We are in England, sue me.”

He also alleged that he had received information suggesting that members of the pastor’s public relations team had held meetings concerning him. That claim has not been independently verified.

Buchi Claims Alleged Victims Are Ready to Speak

Beyond the personal disagreement, Buchi alleged that other individuals had been negatively affected by actions he associates with Adegboyega and claimed that some were prepared to share their experiences publicly.

The commentator suggested that a legal confrontation could provide an opportunity for those claims to receive greater scrutiny, provided relevant evidence was admissible and the appropriate legal procedures were followed.

However, the identities of the alleged individuals, the specific incidents they intend to discuss and the evidence supporting their accounts have not been established in the reports reviewed by The Press Nigeria.

Consequently, the allegations remain claims attributed to Buchi and should not be treated as proven findings of wrongdoing.

Buchi maintained that the possibility of a lawsuit would not stop him from speaking out. He said he was prepared to defend his comments if Adegboyega decided to pursue legal action.

He also referred to a previous legal dispute in which he claimed to have successfully sued other individuals, using that experience to reinforce his willingness to defend himself in court.

His position is that if the pastor believes his statements have crossed legal boundaries, the appropriate response is to pursue the matter through the courts rather than allow the disagreement to remain a war of words on social media.

Nevertheless, any legal proceedings would require the parties to establish their respective cases under the applicable law. A lawsuit would not, by itself, prove either Buchi’s allegations or Adegboyega’s potential claims.

The controversy raises broader questions about accountability, public criticism and the responsibilities of religious leaders who command significant influence over their followers.

When allegations are raised against a prominent religious figure or an organisation, the issues should be examined on the strength of credible evidence, not merely on the basis of online exchanges, personal attacks or threats of litigation.

Adegboyega is entitled to challenge statements he considers false or defamatory through lawful means. Equally, critics should be able to raise legitimate concerns without being subjected to unlawful intimidation.

The central question is whether the dispute will produce verifiable evidence and clear answers to the concerns being raised, or remain a confrontation dominated by provocative statements.

If Buchi’s claims are inaccurate, the pastor can seek appropriate legal redress and present his response. If individuals possess credible evidence supporting allegations against the pastor or his church, those claims should be assessed fairly through appropriate channels.

For now, the public challenge remains a war of words, not a concluded legal dispute. The Press Nigeria has not established that Adegboyega has filed a lawsuit against Buchi over the exchange, and the allegations discussed remain unproven. Adegboyega’s full response to Buchi’s specific claims would be necessary for a more complete account of the controversy.