OFFICAL STATEMENT FROM OLISA ADIBUA ( Assault Saga:)

OFFICAL STATEMENT FROM OLISA ADIBUA

As has been widely reported I was involved in an altercation with a work colleague during the week. I am deeply regretful of what transpired and have taken full responsibility for my actions. I have privately apologized to my colleague, the team that I work with and I am taking this opportunity to apologize to the public at large.

As humans we all make mistakes and I made a major one which is completely out of character. I over reacted to a situation and that is something that will never repeat itself.

Despite being at the centre of a media feeding frenzy, I’ve been silent in order to allow the organization, to which I’m affiliated with and at who’s premises the incident occurred, to carry out its investigations and come to a conclusion but most importantly to allow the aggrieved party (Mr. Adewunmi Oyekanmi) time to accept my heartfelt apology.

While the events have been distorted, I am very apologetic about the situation but picking holes in the media reports or pointing out the falsehoods will not be useful, however, any kind of loss of control is not excusable and I have since tendered an unreserved apology to 'Dewunmi. I have always preached against violence and so this is a time for some reflection. Again, I apologize and I thank ‘Dewunmi for accepting my apology.

I would like to thank the hundreds of people who called me and those who sent in messages

For more than 20years now, I’ve operated in the Electronic media sector without a blemish but by this action, I have let myself down and most importantly I’ve let Family, Friends and the millions of people who look up to me, down.”

To those who have been clamoring for my response, I thank you for your patience and understanding.

Thank you very much and God Bless.

Olisa Adibua

An open letter from a Beat FM employee( to LINDA IKEJI)

Dear Linda,
This letter had to be written anonymously because we have been ‘instructed’ not to speak to the press. We are appalled by Olisa Adibua’s actions, and feel his physical assault on Dewunmi was barbaric and completely wrong. What’s even more shocking is that he wasn’t removed from the premises immediately. Olisa was his usual self the day after the incident, and was seen chatting and laughing with the GM Deji Awokoya (who was well aware of the assault). He was still permitted to do his show on Thursday, and went on to host the Beat of Lagos on Friday night.

We have no idea why the management at Beat FM has decided to treat this so leniently – he has actually been suspended for 2 months and not 4 weeks like you previously stated. Nevertheless, the majority of us feel 2 months is nowhere near enough, we are certain that anyone else would have faced an instant dismissal and possible legal charges.

To clarify details of the incident, the ‘object’ used in the assault was a brick. Olisa initially attacked Dewunmi with his bare hands then went downstairs to retrieve a brick then came back for part 2. He deliberately smashed his phones and dragged him outside, forcing Dewunmi to recover in a Keke Maruwa parked outside the office till 7am when more staff arrived. The incident was caught on CCTV, but will of course never be released. The GM Deji Awokoya apologized to Dewunmi on Olisa’s behalf, and was given about N16,000 for his medical bills. Please note it wasn’t a fight – Olisa attacked Dewunmi, and he refused to hit Olisa back because he considers him an oga. Dewunmi refuses to press charges because he’s afraid he’ll lose his job – furthermore since this incident hit the press, he (Dewunmi) has been receiving death threats saying that he’ll be harmed if this incident escalates further.

Olisa has had several run-ins with members of staff at Megalectrics (owners of Beat FM, Classic FM and Naija FM). On numerous occasions he has verbally abused different people – insulting them, swearing at them and threatening to make their life at Megalectrics ‘a living hell’ if they cross him. Management hasn’t reprimanded Olisa once for this.

This incident is sadly just one of many that involves Olisa Adibua bullying employees at Megalectrics.

To summarize, we hope that the MD of Megalectrics reprimands Olisa ‘appropriately’ to show that this kind of action is unacceptable. Likewise MNet/Glo need to seriously think about the messages they are sending out to the public if they decide to keep Olisa on as a judge for ‘Naija Sings’.

Culled from Linda's blog

Official Press Release From The Beat 99.9FM on Assault Incident

Official Press Release From The Beat 99.9FM on Assault Incident

The attention of the management of THE BEAT 99.9FM has been drawn to widespread online and social media reports, regarding an unfortunate incident that occurred between two members of our staff on THE BEAT FM 99.9 FM premises in the early hours of Thursday September 8, 2011.

The management team can confirm that there was an altercation between our Programmes Director Olisa Adibua and our editor Adewunmi Oyekanmi. We are fully investigating the incident and have placed Olisa Adibua on a four-week suspension as a precautionary measure while he cooperates fully with the investigation. Adewunmi Oyekanmi is also assisting us with the investigation.

As a responsible organisation, the management of THE BEAT 99.9FM condemns any form of violence, assault and abuse, and, will not condone any such act by ANY member of staff.

The BEAT of Lagos event that occurred on the 9th of September, in which Olisa co-hosted with our other BEAT 99.9 presenters, was a jointly staged event with a partner. This partner was made aware of the situation and still requested that we honour the existing contract with his firm which stated that all presenters, including Olisa Adibua, be present at the event.

We assure our listeners, friends, partners and all concerned parties that decisive actions will be taken, and enforced. The management of the BEAT 99.9FM is already putting in place measures to prevent a repeat of such an unfortunate incident.

Thank you for your understanding,

The Management

THE BEAT 99.9FM

Issuing a press statement is not enough / conclusive, The result of the Investigation which if carried out with diligence should result in a summary and swift action against the erring party MR OLISA anything short of the appropriate punishment will be seen in the public eye as a strategic cover up and this will not help the image of Megalectrics / Beat 99.9 FM. Justice must not only be done , but must be seen by the ordinary man on the street to have been done. The entire world is watching and the only thing the public will understand is appropriate sanction . where there is a wrong there must be a remedy from any responsible organization.

Olisa Adibua Programmes Director, Beat 99.9FM Brutalises Colleague (The complete Story)

I was doing my thing online going through Linda's Blog and many more sites i surf daily, i came across this gist and decided to carry out more research into it .

THE GIST

Olisa Adibua, who is the Programmes Director for Beat 99.9 Fm and Naija FM and an OAP on Beat 99.9 Fm (Morning Rush - every morning Monday - Friday), came back to the office from the industry night event which he attended, found Adewunmi Oyekanmi, who is the night news editor/news presenter at Naija Fm, sleeping on the couch and attacked him.Mr Olisa Adibua was said to have assaulted Adewunmi Oyekanmi with a heavy Object, dealt him several blows on the face , in a serious rage Mr Olisa Adibua ripped off Adewunmi's shirt, smashed his phone and trampled on it after which he kicked him off the premises.the result of the attack is evident in the picture taken by Mr Adewunmi just after the Attack.. This incident occurred on Thursday , 8 th of September. You can imagine the implication of this in the western world , in a system where things work as it ought to be working, devoid of sentiment.

But of course the company Megaletrics The owner of beat and classic FM has done what they had to do to shut Adewunmi up, and i believe the young man is afraid of losing his job. The Ilesha born Adewunmi Oyekanmi , a member of class of 2006 of Lagos State University with a major in History and International relations has released a public statement indicating that he is not going to press charges and that he is satisfied with the way the company has handled the matter "in house" in his statement he wrote

My name is Adewunmi Oyekanmi, news editor with the Beat 99.9 Fm.

An incident occurred at my work place within the early hours of the 8^th of Sep 2011 between myself and another member of staff which has been blown out of proportion in the media.

I have been wrongfully quoted in various blogs and magazines, but this will be my first official statement and the last, so please disregard anything you might have seen, heard or read.

The incident in question has been dealt with to my satisfaction by the Management of Megalectrics, operators of The Beat 99.9 Fm, in a swift and conclusive manner.

The member of staff (Mr Olisa Adibua) with whom I had the altercation with, has duly apologized most sincerely and I have accepted, based on the fact that since I started working at the station, my relationship with the said party has always been cordial and friendly.

In reference to a purported conversation between myself and an undercover reporter, I’d like to state categorically that I have never had a phone conversation or granted any interview to any media or reporter.

What transpired was an internal matter which was leaked into the public domain to create division within our corporate entity. I refuse to be used as a pawn or be labelled ‘the voiceless or oppressed’.

Megalectrics, the operators of the beat 99.9fm employed me in the capacity of news editor in July 2010, and ever since I have had no cause to complain about the working environment, my colleagues or superiors.

We operate an open system where everyone is free to speak their minds, regardless of rank of hierarchy.

Once again, I’d like to reiterate that the matter has been resolved and the member of staff has apologized for the altercation we had.

In conclusion, I would like this issue to be extinguished so I can get back to my normal every day life, as the recent publications and rumors circulating have put a strain on my family and private life.

I would like to thank the management and staff of Megalectrics for the swift and decisive response to the matter. I would also like to thank everyone who showed concern. I’d like to reassure you that I am okay and in good health as is confirmed by my attached photo.

These are my final words on the subject.

Thank you very much and God bless.

**************

While it will be an exercise in futility to try to force Adewunmi to press charges in a matter of this nature, especially in a country like ours where cases like Rape and even murder is being settled out of court, Adewunmi who happens to be a peace loving person with Mathma Gandhi as his mentor must have had his bruised lips sealed by whatever means , the act has been done and we know who has committed the act and the whole Nigerian community especially the many fans and listeners to his radio programmes . MrOlisa Adibua has created an impression : a bad reputation in the making, and i have this to say "So much depends of reputation Guard it with your life"Rule five , 48 laws of power. Not everything can be swept under the carpet !! IT IS A SHAME!!!

Beat FM has not seen anything yet .

Nuff said!!

D'Banj Oliver twist competition winner . NBC do you want some more??

This really is the best i have seen so far, hitting the surroundings like a lightening streak.twisting NBC minds like the exorcist.changing shape like the Transformer. fun to watch.well this is D'Banj Oliver twist competition winner . Do you want some more?? LOL !!

Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC )Bans Dbanj's 'Oliver Twist" Song For Lewd Lyrics

Here is the lyric (perhaps the readers should be the best judge)

Oliver twist by D'banj LYRIC
I have a confession
Don’t take it personal
I have a confession so you got to listen
I have a confession
Don’t take it personal
See I like Beyonce, but she dey with Jigga
I like Nikki, her yansh is bigger
I like Rihanna, she dey make me day go gaga
I like Omotola cos people like her
I like Genevieve cos I think that she’s so sweet
And Nadia Buhari
Cos she no dey drink garri
It’s not her fault you know
You cannot blame me though
I wanna have them all
I know it but the truth is that

I am just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
You’re just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
I’m just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Rebete rebete rebete
Labata labata labata
Sebede sebede sebede
Rebete rebete rebete

You got a secret but I think I know it
You want to let it out but them go call you ashy
You like to do it
Do the hmm hmmm hmmm
I know you like D’banj
And you like Don Jazzy
You like 2baba
And you like Fally Pupa
And I know you love Trey Songz
But you no fit sing his songs
I jealous wat u know
I do not blame you though
You wanna have them all
You know which one
But the truth is that

You’re just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
You’re just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
You’re just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Rebete rebete rebete
Labata labata labata
Sebede sebede sebede
Rebete rebete rebete

Hey,
Why you come dey shakey shakey bumbum
When you know say you no getey getey bumbum
Hey,
Oya shakey shakey bumbum
Cos for this gbedu you must need need the bumbum
Shakey bumbum bumbum
You must need need the bumbum
Shakey bumbum bumbum (bumbum)
You must need need the bumbum
O di dan dan (dan dan)
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan (dan dan)
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan dan dan dan dan dan
Must need need gan gan
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan dan dan dan dan dan
Must need need gan gan
You must need need gan gan

O di dan dan (dan dan)
O di dan dan (dan dan)
O di dan dan (dan dan)
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan (dan dan)
dan dan (dan dan)
dan dan (dan dan).

The NBC has placed a ban on D'banj's 'Oliver Twist' because of lewd lyrics, apparently NBC has instructed all media houses not to play 'Oliver Twist' henceforth.Don Jazzy CEO of Mohits in a swift reaction on twitter has this to say

Yes boss I heard over Twitter about that. Oh well they have banned it because they have the power to do so. Let’s see how they stop people from hearing it elsewhere. We’re not the first people they’ll ban and we’ll not be the last. When u flog a child at every chance you get, after a while the child would adjust and get used to the beatings
The truth is that the person that banned this song will hear this song till he is sick of it. He will hear it at almost every party he goes to. He will hear it from the cars that will drive pass him. He will hum the melody even in his sleep. He’ll probably record his own version of the Oliver video sef lol. He is doing his job so let’s allow him exercise his power. It’s allowed. May God bless him and his hustle. No long thing
Shout out to all Mo’Hits Records fans out there. May God continue to bless you all for the love and support o. Una too much. Please follow me on twitter my name na @donjazzy. See you guys soon. IDJA- Don Jazzy CEO of Mohits

Opinion
I do not really see what is so terrible or bad about the lyric above that warrants a ban from NBC , i doubt if NBC actually listens to the music the put on their ban List perhaps its because D'banjs' song is a hit that is why they notice it, there are tracks in the market with terrible lyrics with NBC doing nothing about them.a few weeks ago that Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) banned 2Shortz's single 'supermandead'just because he mentioned alomo in it (Alomo Bitters for christ sakes) Haba NBC!! It is really a shame. Whats your take on this??