In a time when accountability is already hard to come by, it’s even more shocking when someone not only refuses to apologize for their wrongdoing—but does so publicly and proudly.

That’s exactly what’s playing out in the ongoing dispute between Alado and Mallam Yusuf Adepoju.

After making defamatory statements against Mallam Yusuf—statements with no factual basis and with clear intent to damage reputation—Alado has not only refused to apologize, but has taken to Facebook to reject the idea outright.

Mallam Yusuf Adepoju, a respected Islamic scholar and leader, was the subject of false accusations publicly spread by Alado. The offense was serious, the disrespect loud. In response, Mallam Yusuf made a very reasonable demand:
If the damage was done in public, then the apology must be public as well—published in a national newspaper for all to see.

But instead of taking this dignified path, Alado logged onto Facebook and doubled down, stating he would not apologize through any newspaper. It wasn’t just a refusal—it was a deliberate, public dismissal of a request for justice.

Alado’s decision to go on social media to announce his refusal added insult to injury. It turned what could have been a private resolution into a public display of arrogance. Rather than showing remorse, he chose to mock the very idea of accountability.

This isn’t just about a disagreement—it’s a direct challenge to the values of truth, humility, and respect. And for a man of Mallam Yusuf’s standing, this isn’t just personal—it’s an attack on the dignity of a community leader who has guided many.

People are watching. The community is paying attention. And the message is loud and clear: when people can lie without consequence and then publicly refuse to make it right, the foundation of trust begins to crack.

Mallam Yusuf’s request for a newspaper apology wasn’t out of pride—it was a fair, measured, and symbolic act of setting the record straight where it matters most. By rejecting that, Alado hasn’t just refused an apology—he has rejected accountability.

It’s one thing to fall short. It’s another to fall short and shout it proudly on Facebook.
Truth matters. Character matters. And apologies, when sincere, are never too much to ask—especially when someone else’s name was dragged through the mud.

Let the truth be known. Let the apology be printed. Anything less is just noise.