Professor Bolaji Akinwande Akinyemi has denied authoring several online publications critical of the government, which have been falsely attributed to him.
In a statement dated 11th August 2025 and signed by his counsel, Sir Chief Felix Fagbohungbe, SAN, Akinyemi said the publications, authored by one Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi, were circulated on various online platforms with his photographs, causing confusion among members of the public.
“Our client states that these publications were attributed to him maliciously and/or mischievously with a view to deliberately mislead members of the public,” the statement said.
He clarified that he is not related to the said Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi and was not the author of any of the articles bearing his photograph or semblance with that of Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi.
According to the statement, the misattribution was aimed at tarnishing his personal and professional reputation as a renowned elder statesman, nationalist and patriot who has contributed to Nigeria’s development.
Akinyemi disowned the publications and reiterated his loyalty and patriotism to Nigeria, stating that he would not embark on any project that would tarnish the image of the country or that of the present federal government headed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.