Deji Adeyanju
NigerialawyerMale5.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Deji Adeyanju is a legal representative for Olumide Ogunsanwo, known for his advocacy on issues relating to civil rights and freedom of expression. He has publicly criticized the actions of the Concerned Christian Youth Forum regarding Ogunsanwo's arrest and emphasized the need for legal accountability for those who misuse authority, asserting that pastors should not seek legal retribution for criticism.
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Deji Adeyanju testified as a human rights lawyer in the phone tapping case against El-Rufai.
Court Replays El-Rufai Interview in NSA Phone Tapping CaseNigeria· 2026-06-22
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju attended the briefing and advised the families against making comments that could prejudice the ongoing proceedings.
Coup Suspects' Families Allege Health Issues in DetentionNigeria· 2026-06-19
Deji Adeyanju accused the police of violently attacking and removing Sowore moments after his bail was granted.
Police explain why Sowore was taken to prison after bailNigeria· 2025-10-25
Deji Adeyanju has criticised the Department of State Services for allegedly pressuring X to delete a post by Omoyele Sowore.
DSS Pressures X to Delete Sowore’s Anti-Tinubu PostNigeria· 2025-09-07Deji Adeyanju explained his preference for President Bola Tinubu over Peter Obi in the 2027 elections based on his personal convictions about democracy and political conduct.
Why I'd Choose Tinubu Over Obi in 2027Nigeria· 2025-08-29
Deji Adeyanju is a human rights activist who described the peace deal as fragile.
Wike, Fubara Truce Sparks Controversy (60 charaNigeria· 2025-06-28
Deji Adeyanju is the counsel for Martins Otse who requested that his client remain on bail.
Influencer VDM re-arraigned for allegedly cyberbullying actressesNigeria· 2025-05-15
Deji Adeyanju is the counsel representing Martins Otse in the court proceedings.
Police re-arraign VDM over cyberbullying of Nollywood actresses, othersNigeria· 2025-05-15
His release was confirmed on Wednesday by his legal counsel, Deji Adeyanju.
VDM released after five days in EFCC custodyNigeria· 2025-05-08
Deji Adeyanju is the lawyer representing social media personality and activist Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan.
Lawyer laments hurdles securing VeryDarkMan’s bailNigeria· 2025-05-07
Deji Adeyanju has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to arrest government officials allegedly behind the missing N71.2bn Nigeria Education Loan Fund.
Activist demands arrest of officials behind N71.2bn student loan fraudNigeria· 2025-05-01Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, echoed the view that the police had been overstretched, hence the need to grant licence for Nigerians to protect themselves.
Ex-sport minister, others want gun approval for citizensNigeria· 2025-04-26
Deji Adeyanju said the country could not thrive long-term on tokenism.
Canada denies 13,000 Nigerians asylumNigeria· 2025-03-23
Deji Adeyanju, one of SeaKing’s legal representatives, commended Adeboye’s decision to secure the TikToker’s release.
Adeboye demands release of detained TikToker, disowns group behind arrestNigeria· 2025-02-09
