Renowned TikTok influencer and streamer, Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, commonly referred to as Peller, has finally addressed the uproar regarding his alleged unauthorized visit to the residence of Oba Ewuare II and a N395 million lawsuit against him.
During a recent livestream, the content creator asserted his innocence, claiming he was not directly accountable for the events in question.
The initial controversy originates from his trip to the Benin Palace on March 6, 2026, which the Benin Traditional Council regarded as a violation of palace customs and a sacrilege of hallowed grounds.
The council indicated that Peller and his crew purportedly entered the palace without the necessary permissions.
This incident reportedly led to punitive measures, including the suspension of a chief, the arrest and prosecution of a palace staff member, and potential repercussions for a queen who featured in related footage.
The council has since called upon Peller to appear before its committee and provide a written apology, cautioning that legal consequences may ensue if he fails to fulfill this request.
In response to the allegations, Peller stated he acted upon directives from his manager and was unaware that his visit infringed on any regulations.
“My manager instructed me to visit the Oba of Benin’s palace. I was oblivious to any protocols. I greeted everyone with respect. My conscience is clear,” he stated.
The subsequent controversy pertains to a N395 million lawsuit lodged by Lagos inhabitant, Osarobo Odigie, regarding an alleged occurrence at a lounge in Lekki.
In a preemptive legal notice sent via her attorneys, Odigie accused Peller of slander, cyber harassment, breach of privacy, and emotional distress after he allegedly filmed and disseminated a video of an altercation without her permission.
She is claiming N200 million in damages for defamation, N100 million for emotional distress, N75 million for cyberbullying, and N20 million to cover legal fees.
Addressing the lawsuit, Peller acknowledged he does not possess the financial resources to satisfy the demands and appealed for compassion, adding that he had previously offered an apology.
“I don’t have that sort of money. It seems as though people wish to see me destitute. I’m pleading; I’m merely a young individual in need of direction,” he expressed.
