Alhaji Aliko Dangote had absolutely nothing with the “Killer Indomie” affair. The company had an industrial accident which resulted in the contamination of some of its products. The Dangote Group does not engage in industrial sabotage. It should also be noted that Dangote Spaghetti, a 100% Nigerian product is the clear leader in the pasta market and does not compete with Indomie and other noodle manufacturers.

Chief Cletus Ibeto was not ruined by Alhaji Dangote. He fell out with the Obasanjo Administration because of his politics.

Alhaji Dangote had nothing to do with the unfortunate fire accident that engulfed the Five Alive plant in Benin. The Dangote Group has a longstanding business relationship with the Coca-Cola Company which owns the brand. Femi Otedola erroneously suggested that Alhaji Dangote burnt the plant in order to achieve market domination in the fruit juice sector. This could not be farther from the truth. Current market data clearly shows that Chivita has the dominant market share in Nigeria’s fruit juice sector. However, the Dangote-owned Dansa Juice has achieved astonishing growth in its few months of operation, eroding Chivita’s market share by half.

There was no attempt to poison Mr Femi Otedola. It was a story concocted to smear Alhaji Dangote’s hard earned reputation.

Alhaji Dangote did not issue a statement because he knew that he was innocent of all the allegations. He is also not a publicity hound. The regulatory authorities have since cleared him of any wrongdoing.

Alhaji Dangote is still a Vice President of The Nigerian Stock Exchange because his peers believe that he is suitably qualified for the prestigious job.

Alhaji Dangote acquired Benue Cement Company fair and square from the government.

It is laughable to suggest that Alhaji Dangote would engage Femi Otedola to beg Obasanjo to make Dangote president. Alhaji Dangote has never been a politician. His only involvement in politics has been limited to financing progressive democrats like Governors Adams Oshiomhole and Babatunde Fashola.

Dayo Coker
Public Affairs Analyst
President
Dangote Support Group
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dayo.coker@gmail.com