Olisa Adibua Batters Junior Colleague, Goes On Suspension


Olisa Adibua - the accused assaulter claims it's just a rumour

Popular entertainment phenom and OAP, Olisa Adibua has allegedly assaulted and severely injured a member of staff at the Lagos radio station, Beat FM/Naija FM, on Thursday, September 8, 2011.

We’ve been told the victim Adewunmi Oyekanmi, who works as a night editor at Naija FM, sister station to BEAT FM and Classic FM, suffered injuries to the head, face and body.

Adewunmi, sources say, was lying on the couch in the office to catch a nap in the wee hours of the fateful Thursday morning, having finished his duties.

Sighting the ‘body’, a livid Olisa pounced on the sleeping man with blows, allegedly going as far as using foreign objects to cause damage. The radio OAP and Programmes Director is said to have then thrown Oyekanmi out of the premises after destroying his phone and ripping his clothes. This was about 3am.

The victim, as well as several other sources confirm this to us, providing pictures, and incident details; while an undercover reporter had a recorded conversation (transcript below) with the victim.

The management has since stepped in- ensuring the victim gets treatment and taking disciplinary measures against Adibua. He was yanked off his usual morning show- The Morning Rush the following day (Friday September 9) as colleagues Fade and Douglas co-hosted the show. Adibua’s regular co-host Oreka Goddis, who’s currently a judge on Peak Talent Show, was away in Abuja.

Even though Olisa Adibua was actively at work last night; as compere at ‘The Beat of Lagos’ which held at Landmark Village in Oniru, Lagos, sources at the station tell us Adibua has been placed on an ‘indefinite’ suspension. Industry colleagues are, however, still peeved; hoping he’ll be shown the way out – permanently.

Some say it’s not the first time he’s assaulting junior colleagues, telling us he has verbally assaulted at least two staff members before now, including a married female staff of Classic FM, last year.

At least three OAPs at the Megalectrics-owned stations refused to comment when we contacted them, Friday. But one very senior staff, who pleaded for anonymity, ‘regretted’ the ‘very unfortunate event’; telling us the employee handbook is clear on office violence. Such staff, he says, according to the handbook, are to be dismissed.

A touching broadcast message sent early Friday by an aggrieved OAP from a government owned radio station, speaks loud enough: ‘Hi!  The guy on my DP is Dewunmi…he  works with a media house in Lagos. He was beaten to a pulp by his boss whose initials are O.A 2 days ago in the office. Please say no to battery and if you like pass it on till his station hears and fights for him. I will give you more details if you want’.

Another visibly upset OAP wrote on her twitter account @bukihq: ‘Where r our labour laws and who enforces them. Who protects d average Nigerian who doesn’t mind being beat up as long as he still has a job… An employee who is more afraid of losing his job than reporting assault – and how much is he being paid?…‘

She continues: ‘If it is not racism, then when a fellow Nigerian picks on another just cos he is a “big man” and above the law, what is it called?…Meanwhile what do you think will happen to him honestly if he reports this case? Its easy to tweet that he should – will u employ him?‘

Speaking with the General Manger at BEAT FM Deji Awokoya about the incident, the gentleman played down the news claiming no such incident took place. ‘It’s not true. There was nothing of such that happened here. It’s probably a rumour’, Awokoya hastily said in a telephone conversation.

Calls made to Olisa’s mobile by our reporters weren’t received or returned, however the Storm boss and Sings resident judge responded to our SMS enquiry over the incident. The accused Olisa threatened legal actions should our reporter publish the ‘rumour’.

Adewunmi was sent to the hospital with a paltry sum of N15, 000 given by the station Accountant. He has worked at the radio house for fifteen months. Olisa on the other hand has 21years television, radio and filming experience. He’s Director of Programmes at Megalectrics; owners of BEAT, Classic and Naija FM.

He’s also Director and co-owner of STORM 360 as well as a Resident Judge on the on-going Glo NaijaSings talent show.

We could not immediately confirm if the victim will be placing charges or if the case has been reported to the police.

Olisa Adibua joined Beat FM as pioneer Programmes Director, months after he was unceremoniously fired from Cool FM in 2008. Although we can confirm he was later recalled to Cool, he declined the offer choosing instead, to wait for the kick-off of Beat FM.

Beat FM, Naija FM and Classic FM are owned by Chris Ubosi’s company Megaletrics LTD.

Several OAPs told us, anonymously, that they’re waiting ‘to see where this matter will end’.

Below is a transcript of Adewunmi’s account of the Thursday incident as narrated over phone to an undercover investigative reporter:

‘I had already finished my work. It was about 2am and I was asleep on the couch. Not that he can beat me but just because I didn’t want to raise my hand on my boss, I allowed him. He brought a stone from downstairs came back and hit it on my head. Ali (a colleague) was trying to stop him but he threatened to sack him. Everybody’s crossed with me now that I didn’t raise my hand.  I could have passed on from sleep. I was dazed. I know the GM must have seen everything recorded on the camera (CCTV) when he resumed in his office in the morning. He (GM) was just begging me. I’ve been here one year and three months and I’ve never had any problem with anybody. That’s why everybody is shocked that it’s Dewunmi because they hardly hear my voice.

He (Olisa) can’t apologise now. He’s the boss. Someone went to meet him to say I’m injured but he didn’t say anything, he just left. I’ll just take it like that. He (Olisa) told me to go and call anybody I like that he will show me. He has shown me that I know nobody. I’ve left him in the hand of God. GM told him this morning that he’s wrong. I’m not going to tell the police, talk to the papers or go to court because of the image of the company.  Let him go and settle with God. He’s a boss. He has everything more than me. He has money and that’s what he’s trying to show me.

He smashed my phone on the ground. I borrowed this one from someone. Someone packed the pieces (of my phone) into a polythene bag for me and I’ve given it to the Accountant as evidence. I only took my SIM and that’s why I can use it now.  My phone was on the couch.He tore my clothes into shred. It was one of the drivers that gave me the shirt I wore to the hospital. I don’t know if he was drunk.  And it was in a corporate environment. This was before 3am in the morning. We have never had an issue before.  He even threw me out of the premise. I slept in one of the Keke Marwa’s parked outside the office. I later came in about 5.30, 6am when other people were beginning to arrive. He treated me like a common thief.  I was going to wait till 6, 7am when the day’s bright so I could go home.

They said they would take care of my medical expenses and buy my clothes back. I said they shouldn’t worry. When I was going to the hospital the financial director gave me N15, 000 to treat myself and I collected it. He said there was no money bla bla. It’s because I’m not an influential person. I’ll never forget the incident. I know God will fight for me in his own way. People were more disappointed because I’m an easy-going person.

Douglas was around but he didn’t say a word. I feel he was the one who called Olisa to tell him I was sleeping on the couch because up till now he hasn’t said sorry to me. I’ll take care of myself and resume on Sunday. I know the news will suffer today now because there’ll be no one to edit it…
I appreciate this call a lot. God bless you in Jesus name.’

Below are gruesome pictures of Adewunmi…
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http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/10/olisa-adibua-batters-junior-colleague-goes-on-suspension/

That jackass! This guy must have been as usual. Always looking for trouble, dude bullied a friend of mine years ago in a nite club and I almost knocked his head in, na bouncers save am.

Was there a prior disagreement (probably over a girl) or why the over reaction.

Se won jo du iyawo ni.

No disagreement, I can bet. The fellow acts unhinged at times. I wish the guy had defended himself abi is he GEJ?

For those that would want to blast this wicked Olisa to his face here is his facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/olisafanpage

so if they slap person for naija una go post am for nairaland, if they spit on person una go post am on nairaland

htajz:

so if they slap person for naija una go post am for nairaland, if they spit on person una go post am on nairaland

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[size=18pt]OLISA ADIBUA HAS APOLOGIZED TO ME’ SAYS ASSAULT VICTIM[/size]


By Osagie Alonge and Lolade Sowoolu


Adewunmi Oyekanmi

As news of the Thursday BEAT FM incident becomes hot topic on different social media and entertainment sites, the alleged ‘victim’, Adewunmi Oyekanmi has issued an official statement (published below) decrying further spread of the matter and stating that the station’s management has things under control.

The Saturday, Septmber 10, 2011 statement coming from Adewunmi other than executives of the Lagos station further puts the radio house in an awkward position as chances that Adewunmi may have written the statement under duress isn’t ruled out.

Above is a current picture of Adewunmi still showing his swollen upper lip and red left eye as inflicted by radio OAP and TV host, Olisa Adibua – Adewunmi’s boss.

Read Adewunmi’s official statement below…

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 8th of Sep 2011 between myself and another member of staff which has been blown out of proportion in the media. [size=18pt]I have been wrongfully quoted in various blogs and magazines,[/size] 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


http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/10/and-the-beat-goes-on/

Hin lips big sha.

In fact he is Mr. Endowed.

On a more serious note, this guy is a clown. No pity here

Ileke-IdI:

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No cable for house?


Too much PBS is not good for your s3x life.


Sup Ileke, how your buddy Fstranger?

Olisa dey use cocaine?  

He wan kill another person pikin? Because he give am Job?  

Sad thing is that this will be resolved hush hush, then it will happen again, no sense of responsibility because zero punishment will be meted out, just like we do with corrupt politicians and big men.  

Na hin mates dey help dem people fight for freedom for Syria and Egypt, e dey Office dey beat defenseless junior workers

Very sad.

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Olisa Tyson Adibua

Ovularia:

For those that would want to blast this wicked Olisa to his face here is his facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/olisafanpage

I took a peep at the page and . . .I just love the way we react. Lol.
I'm sure this Adibua dude has a spiritual problem (lol). With a name like adibua, he may be having a split personality disorder

okada_man:

Olisa dey use cocaine?  

He wan kill another person pikin? Because he give am Job?  

Sad thing is that this will be resolved hush hush, then it will happen again, no sense of responsibility because zero punishment will be meted out, just like we do with corrupt politicians and big men.  

Na hin mates dey help dem people fight for freedom for Syria and Egypt, e dey Office dey beat defenseless junior workers

Very sad.

Dude you still gotta ask? Tales of Olisa's drug habits have been floating the air since the days of yore. . .where have you been?

In an ideal world, Olisa would be kicked out so fast, he won't remember when he was ever in. Sadly, in Naija. . . it is the little guy who got the beat down who has to bend over, smile and say thank you as shite is being shoved up his poor behind.

what goes around comes right back around. One day he will meet his waterloo if he is truly a bully

its a pity sha, na who yu get power pass u dey harass na. Dewunmi pele ooo

learnt Olisa was once given a black eye at a club by Nollywood bad boy Jim Iyke

Advertisers should just snub dis station until dis wimp is sacked!

Immediately I read this and before reading subsequent comments, I knew two things:

1) If the accounts are true, then Olisa must be on VERY HARD drugs (very few drugs can cause such incredibly violent reactions/hallucinations; he was probably on crack cocaine, meth or PCP). I have lived in drug-infested cities (from Baltimore to New York to Chicago) and I know drug-influenced behavior when I hear or see it

2) The victim will be paid-off (probably even promoted at work) and everything will be kept under wraps. This is Nigeria - money and power talks. In fact, Olisa could stab somebody else to death tomorrow and as long as he has enough money, nothing will happen. This is Nigeria for you - a land of lawless and Godless human beings

I pray he meets his comeuppance soon. The destruction of the wicked is right around the corner. He that keeps the powerless and defenseless shall neither sleep nor slumber, Selah.

This one na real panel beating. The lips dey like tire wey just burst

where is organised labour? why do we join labour if we can not be protected?
May God help the lower class in Nigeria.

Obviously, that second statement was prepared by the beat fm goons.
So because of job they go beat pesin to pulp, e no go fit do anything?

- 'I don't know anybody' - This Country has a real long way to go!

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In science, we are made to understand that action and reaction are equal and opposite. The reason why Olisa actually inflicted injury on this guy is still unknown. Could it be that Abibua is going Mad or what?

Too much partying and boozing has probably led to this. The Beat Fm is beating itself with this fiasco. The victim should take a stand and sue Olisa. How much money does he have? Let us see if he can pay N100 million in damages.

The management of Beat Fm have to sack this brute called Olisa. No excuse for the beating that junior staff received!

Its very easy to condemn olisa but at the same time i recommend caution.
only one version of the story has been revealed and its the victim's version.we have heard tales of husband battering their wives which receives condemnation but when he full story becomes revealed,it becomes a different story.
However,no matter what might have happened,the harm done was too immense

Lazy [size=5pt]Yoruba[/size] man.

Below is a transcript of Adewunmi’s account of the Thursday incident as narrated over phone to an undercover investigative reporter:

‘I had already finished my work. It was about 2am and I was asleep on the couch. Not that he can beat me but just because I didn’t want to raise my hand on my boss, I allowed him. He brought a stone from downstairs came back and hit it on my head. Ali (a colleague) was trying to stop him but he threatened to sack him. Everybody’s crossed with me now that I didn’t raise my hand.  I could have passed on from sleep. I was dazed.

Boss, my arse.Is it because of the job?Bleep the job.My guy are you a man or a woman? How can somebody give you this kind of beating and you still respect him as boss.So if he is your boss he can as well snuff life out of you.Do you know that you could have died from the beating. You should have atleast defended yourself.You don't know the psychology of human beings? See nobody will have respect for you in that office again, even the girls, don't be surprised a little girl might slap you one day in that office, because, they will believe you will turn the other cheek.Just looking at your picture I felt like taking it upon myself to deal with this animal called Olisa. You have to redeem your image as a man, if you don't have liver, organise men for am, let him have a taste of what he gave you. Blood 4 Blood.

@Delafruita,
I donot agree with you on that, whatever the guy must have done, this is a corporate environment.
There is usually a process of addressing any wrong doing a junior staff must have done wrong.
You don't pounce on ur subordinate and beat him blue black just because he has done something wrong, you are not his dad for crying out loud.
olisa Adibua is uncivilized and must be on crack. His action was childish and barbaric, only animals fight to show off our powerful they are.

@Delafruita,people like you are the problem we have in Nigeria.
It does not matter what the colleague did,in as much as both of them were not involved in physical altercation.If it were a fight between two men then you can say throw caution to the winds while judging. Even if the storyteller called Olisa's mother a pig,it still doesn't warrant that reaction.
It is in this part of the world that we think that fisticuffs change anything. Moronic thinking

Dont think i will ever listen to BEAT FM again. Dis guy should take this up with lagos state office of public defender, who d heck is olisa?

Haaaa Oga OLisa don Para, oooo Kai, men  no good ooooo, why na Olisa you gonna lose lot of fans and respect, how about beating Orecka some day

wicked man