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Renowned blogger Edgar Obare has received a stern ultimatum, giving him 24 hours to remove a defamatory story from his Twitter handle. Represented by city-based lawyer Mwenda Njagi, Christina Lewis, the owner of Westwick College, demands not only the removal of the statement but also an apology for Obare’s tweet made on Friday, January 26, 2024, alleging that Christina Lewis is a US convict.
“I have been instructed by my client, Madam Christina, to issue notice to this blogger to apologize and retract the defamatory statement posted on his Twitter handle,” stated Mwenda.
The lawyer emphasized the malicious nature of Obare’s tweet, suggesting that some of the emails and details in his possession were intended for extortion.
“We are aware of the details of the conversation between the alleged student and this blogger. If the story was true, why didn’t Obare seek clarification from my client before posting such a malicious statement?” questioned Mwenda.
Mwenda further warned of potential legal action, stating, “We will invite the Director of Criminal Investigation to pursue charges against the respondent for misuse of cybercrime laws.”
Obare’s tweet, as mentioned in his Twitter handle, accused Christina Lewis of being a convicted investor fraudster who had relocated to Kenya. The demand for retraction and apology reflects Lewis’s determination to address what she perceives as damaging accusations to her reputation.