Popular TikTok creator and streamer, Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, widely known as Peller, has addressed the controversies surrounding his alleged unauthorised visit to the palace of Oba Ewuare II and a N395 million lawsuit filed against him.
Speaking during a recent livestream, the influencer maintained that he was not directly responsible for the incidents, insisting he acted without full knowledge of the circumstances.
The first controversy stems from his visit to the Benin Palace on March 6, 2026, which the Benin Traditional Councildescribed as a violation of palace protocol and a desecration of sacred grounds.
According to the council, Peller and his team allegedly entered the palace without proper authorisation. The incident reportedly led to disciplinary actions, including the suspension of a chief, the arrest and prosecution of a palace staff member, and potential sanctions against a queen featured in related content.
The council has since summoned Peller to appear before its committee and submit a written apology, warning that legal action may follow if he fails to comply.
Reacting to the allegations, Peller said he acted based on instructions from his manager and was unaware that his visit breached any rules.
“My manager asked me to go to the Oba of Benin’s palace. I didn’t know about any protocols. I greeted everyone respectfully. My hands are clean,” he said.
The second controversy involves a N395 million lawsuit filed by a Lagos resident, Osarobo Odigie, over an alleged incident at a lounge in Lekki.
In a pre-action notice issued through her lawyers, Odigie accused Peller of defamation, cyber harassment, invasion of privacy, and emotional distress after he allegedly recorded and shared a video of a confrontation without her consent.
She is seeking N200 million in damages for defamation, N100 million for emotional trauma, N75 million for cyberbullying, and N20 million to cover legal costs.
Responding to the lawsuit, Peller admitted he does not have the financial capacity to meet the demands and appealed for leniency, noting that he had already issued an apology.
“I don’t have that kind of money. It feels like people want me to go broke. I’m begging; I’m just a young person who needs guidance,” he said.
