While this is an old story, and the taxi-driving part unverifiable and a bit sensational, I thought it would be wise to share this, particularly in this boring lockdown days, open a discourse, and further reiterate my guiding and life principles of "whatever a man garnereth by any means crooked, or at the back of someone else's back/tears, shall be lost crookedly, and the crooked made to start life afresh from the scratch".

May God help the subject to still be in good shape then, or else, na to dey learn lefty for old age.

The other day on the fp we read of one whose ex wife had become homeless. They were both of the same set and truly shook Bendel, Edo and Lagos with their ill-gotten wealth.

This is to all you who see yourselves as smarter/better than those who survive on a legitimate hustle. You are only stocking up for the cankerworms to come feast on, while at the same time raking up generational curses upon yourself all in a bid to live life on the fast lane. The fast lane to unending sorrow and shame I call it.

Repent, turn a new leaf, and be contented with your hard earned kobo.

I won't stop preaching the word as one who has lived the life and felt the pinch.

At the end of the day, karma does indeed have everyone's address.

Keep living and earning right.

Enjoy the story below:



This is definitely sad but true. One-time billionaire, Goddy Anabor who was the talk of the town by all and delight of musicians years back, a well-known IKEJA lord, has explained to E-27 magazine’s Bodun Kupoluyi, how he lost the billionaires, what led to his fall, how he sold his properties and now left with none.

How he made at least three people billionaires and have showed him no gratitude, above all how he sees himself now and how he has come to reality with his present situation. It’s a must read for every young person who wants to know how to manage his finances, people around him and of course LIFE. The full interview below.

What happened to Chief Goddy Anabor, how did you find yourself here?

You know God said, when you help, they will help you. I made a lot of money from working with breweries, and different companies before I traveled abroad. I relocated to make money through one Mr. Ben at Top Breweries owned by Chief Lawson. I know a lot people in this country, I’m Nigerian.

I knew one Sogunro who we used to call Agbemo; whenever he travelled to London, I always went with him. I knew all his children who were half-castes. That was how I brought Fatai Sogunro who is also known as Chris Sogunro; he was a carpenter and bricklayer in London. I made him. I taught him what I was doing, and he is a big man today; he even used to borrow money from me.

In fact, in Lagos Sheraton Hotel, I spent N86 million in hosting people from London for one year and three months. I have the receipts, and you can go and ask them there. Today, things are very rough for me and my family; in fact, I don’t even know what to say anymore. I see my name in all the newspapers, and I don’t know why.

I trained people like Chris Sogunro, Tokunbo Sodunke, Dare Babayemi, Wale Awesu, and many of them like that. I made them what they are, and today, they are Billionaires.



I’m surprised that they see me in this condition; some of them say I’m pushing drugs, but they can’t help me out. I don’t why they are such ingrates. It is only one man called Mike Biggy who lives somewhere in Akowonjo that has helped me. He rented a house for me and really takes care of me.



I wonder why this people decided to treat me this way considering the amount of money I spent on them. There was a time I had N3bn in Equity Bank at Allen Avenue, Ikeja, which I spent on people. Anyway, I thank God for my life. I started colour printing in Nigeria, and I was printing for Thisday Newspaper, Punch, and many others. I also registered a security company which was approved and I had a license. They gave three of us the license. We had Vanni, Gordon and another one. I was even guarding the airport.



You were quite big then; didn’t you invest your money wisely then?

I invested a lot of my money, but because of corruption, mismanagement of the people handling the businesses ran them down. When you have a business, it’s very good to employ people who are reliable and give them some percentage of the investment or profits to get their commitments. That lesson I learnt greatly. I was putting my wife and my family, they ran the business down. My wife, Anthonia was even sharing money with people on purchases and supplies.

My workers were building houses from the money they were making from the companies without letting me know.

How did you meet Anthonia?

I met her at a Police Station when I was having a problem then. She was a Sergeant then, very beautiful woman. She was working with Dan Baba then and she was trying to assist me.

Was she your first wife?

No, my first wife is an Ijebu woman called Toyin, and she is still alive. I used to call her Toyin Tomato; she was always with Kolington, Tayelolu and the likes.

Why did you part with her?

I parted with her because she likes parties a lot.

But you were also going to parties then?

I went to parties, but I could not leave my family and go to parties. She used to leave our little son and go to parties. She had three children for me. My first daughter, Bose, is a Phd holder in London. I have another one who is a doctor, and Tunde who is in America.

Are they aware of your situation?

Yes. They’ve tried.

I knew you had properties on Isaac John and Alabi Crescent in Ikeja, what happened to them?

They took advantage of me because they knew I needed money. I was offered N80m by a man called Basorun A.K for a house of about N300m. He has been in jail for about 10 years now because he was a drug dealer.

What about your Guest House on Joel Ogunnaike, GRA, Ikeja?

I rented it, and I gave it to Shina Eddo, who also rented it from the family that owns it. Shina is a very good person to me.

What happened to your fleet of cars because you had a penchant for them?

I had more than 50 cars like Bentley, Rolls Royce and others. I usually bought cars that were newly manufactured. Household enemies are the problems of my life. God has made me to see that the people I trusted don’t even care about me.

Why do you think everyone neglected you?

It’s corruption, distrust. I gave at least 60 percent of all I had to people. I’m so happy on the street because people like Ade Balogun take care of me.



What about Dare Babs; who was he to you?

He was my driver. I brought him from Abeokuta to Lagos when I was working at the Breweries. We had a problem because of some little money of $5m, which was stolen by one Kenny, though we’ve settled it. He’s a very good person, but I haven’t heard from him for some years now.

What’s your relationship with Oghadiome?

He is my village brother; in fact, my compound brother from Fuga in Edo State. The late Admiral Akhigbe was the governor of Lagos State then; I think he was the one that made Oghadiome to become a deputy to Lucky Igbinedion of Edo State then.



When he became the Chief of Staff to Jonathan, I went to Abuja to look for him. I was thinking he would call me for something important because when his mother died, I was there. Even when they were building the secretariat in Fugar, I was the one that contributed the most and they named a hall there after me: Godwin Anabor Hall. Today, none of them recognises me, and it’s very funny.

Do you think what is happening to you is Karma because you used to ‘obtain’ people then?

In the Bible, God says ”if you believe him, he will give you joy. And for those that don’t believe him, he will give them power to acquire, but those who believe in Him will take it from you.” God gave me money; I did not obtain, it just came. If I obtained, they would have arrested me. I’ve never been on trial; or jailed for any offence. I don’t have such a record.

For your information, I know I will come back again; that’s why I’m speaking like this. I will come back again because you’re bound to go up and down seven times and still have the grace. I believe in God.

What is your greatest joy in life?



My joy is that I did not die and give people opportunity to say good things about me when I’m gone. I’m alive to see how people are treating me when I don’t have. In fact, people that I taught how to make money then and who are now rich don’t want to touch me.

Ambassadors of foreign countries used to attend your parties, what was your connection with them?

It’s because I’m honest. If you’re honest, people will come to you.

Tell me about your background, where are you from?

I’m from Fugar, Auchi in Edo state, but I was born in Kano, and grew up in Osogbo.



What about Ade Bendel, I learnt he is your friend?

He is like my brother because he is from Owan in Edo State; I met him in Lagos. I heard that he had some problems and he’s in prison; that’s all I know about him so far.

If you come back again, what lessons have you learnt in life?

I want people to know that the friend you have now is not your best friend; in fact, your household enemy is your family. It’s just you and God, believe me. Always watch your back.

Who is left with you now?

It’s God, and He is working because I’m living and enjoying. I still believe in Philippians 4:13. ‘I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.’

There was a report that you are now driving cab, is that true?

People are just writing whatever they like. A lot of people want to give me cars and other things. When God has blessed you, he has blessed you. Did you not see my driver, yes, he drives me in a Toyota call Pencil Light, but I’m not the one driving or doing kabukabu with it. I’ve learnt to live with my condition after all; I’m alive to see it all.

What is your greatest prayer to God now?

My prayer can be found in Psalm 1 which says, ‘Blessed is the man who does not walk in the midst of the wicked.’ He says he will bless them and make them like trees planted by the riverside. That’s what I prayed that I became a rich man. Forget about gossips.



How old are you chief?

I’m 55, and I was born on February 19.

Where is Anthonia and your children now?

They’re in London.

Tell me your last word?

My last word is that everybody should watch their back, because there are household enemies


Lalasticlala

Dominique

Mynd44

My grouse with Goddy is his not taking, accepting responsibility for his shortcomings or owning up to his misdeeds, confessing, and truly repenting from them. Instead, he is still trying to sell a phantom story of how prayers got him his bloody wealth.

This one na people wey dem Dele dey "Ovate" up and down those days. Only God knows if Bob Dee will puck his calls these days.

Dude is a crackhead now.

Crime pays not indeed.

How true? House hold enemies!! Am never forgetting that.

Na normal thing na
Besides if you check well, he has 80% of the blame

Household enemies are the problems of my life. God has made me to see that the people I trusted don’t even care about me

This man should be given truth serum. Then we ask questions and document everything he says. From his history, he might have a lot to teach younger Nigerians. How can you have all those companies and go broke?

Interesting!

Jazz has expired?

You no renew am?

I remember yinka ayefele sings the praises of
wale...this is how he songs it

walee awesu enirere mobarode..


Chaiii


Godliness and contentment is great gain


When you see sudden overniy billionaires in ovation magazine or are given funny names like Lagos big boy,Abuja big boy or you see them in expensive cars don't envy them oooooo.. face your work and tell God to bless your hustle... the hustle that will last and give you peace is only from God,all other sources will never give you peace of mind

How come he has more than 1 billion naira and companies still go broke?

Ex girlfriend go don carry him name go India...dem come turn am ex billionaire.

Interesting read.

hmmm...nawa o.. I didnt read the source of the billions...na only am dey work for the brewery?? This kind wealth looks like baba ijebu money..and they really helped him squander am...you left someone that likes to party and married a police sergent probably to make the crimes easier...Anthonia pepper am sha...

Tales by moonlight. Audio billions.

daddytime:
My grouse with Goddy is his not taking, accepting responsibility for his shortcomings or owning up to his misdeeds, confessing, and truly repenting from them. Instead, he is still trying to sell a phantom story of how prayers got him his bloody wealth.

This one na people wey dem Dele dey "Ovate" up and down those days. Only God knows if Bob Dee will puck his calls these days.

Dude is a crackhead now.

Crime pays not indeed.

what did he do?

Eeyaaa...

irunoko:
what did he do?

Those were the progenitors of what you know today as yahoo yahoo.

daddytime:


Those were the progenitors of what you know today as yahoo yahoo.

haaa are you serious?


But ICT wasn't available during his era/generation na.or do you mean 419? Gbajue?

When you run a business and you, your family and staff are eating your profits in geometric progression while the profits are growing in arithmetic progression, it is only a matter of time before you eat your capital and fold up.

irunoko:
haaa are you serious?


But ICT wasn't available during his era/generation na.or do you mean 419? Gbajue?

Dem dey post and fax letters those days.

We no dey use eyes see foreign address those days oh as young as I was. Na to write and post letter with better story sharp sharp

daddytime:


Dem dey post and fax letters those days.

We no dey use eyes see foreign address those days oh. Na to write and post letter with better story sharp sharp

oooo,I see


Na them open door for yahoo boys.awon Yahoo pioneers...aye,aye asannnnn..... nothing new again... unfortunately this little obnoxious yahoo boys won't learn

No wonder the Bible says money gotten from fraudulent means gathers Wings and flies away...atelewo eni koni tonije

irunoko:
haaa are you serious?


But ICT wasn't available during his era/generation na.or do you mean 419? Gbajue?

Snail mail and fax machines.

As much as most of what has been written about Goddy Anabor and his current predicament is true - he's been in the predicament for more than ten years by the way - yet what happened to him has equally happened to many other wealthy people from different climes regardless of their source of wealth, and will continue to happen to many others. So, there's no need to cast aspersions on him because he alone knows the real cause - I don't hold brief for him.

There remains a very thin line between riches and poverty and it takes a very little thing to cross from one side to the other.

Stay resourceful and choose your team wisely. A sane family and one or two mutually reliable associates are better than multitude of "friends" - yet be friendly and benevolent to all and sundry. Money will always be a visitor.

rusher14:


Snail mail and fax machines.

wow

People make money and others lose money daily. This is a story as old as man. There is nothing to see here.

Babatunde40:
This man should be given truth serum. Then we ask questions and document everything he says. From his history, he might have a lot to teach younger Nigerians. How can you have all those companies and go broke?

I'm still wondering

The worst is for someone to narrate how rich he used to be.....

This man is from my village when I was still a small boy anytime he is coming home like December for burial or any other celebration no be small something our local musicians will be singing and praising him in my language he will spread money like water but he was never rooted in my state due well known but not well rooted because he's based in Lagos he only comes and show off and go.he carry Yoruba pple round himself now look at the result.he wasn't helping his pple but now I've learnt alot from his story.

viczo:
This man is from my village when I was still a small boy anytime he is coming home like December for burial or any other celebration no be small something our local musicians will be singing and praising him in my language he will spread money like water but he was never rooted in my state due well known but not well rooted because he's based in Lagos he only comes and show off and go.he carry Yoruba pple round himself now look at the result.he wasn't helping his pple but now I've learnt alot from his story.

he feel more comfortable around yoruba people than your people

egopersonified:
When you run a business and you, your family and staff are eating your profits in geometric progression while the profits are growing in arithmetic progression, it is only a matter of time before you eat your capital and fold up.

family and business don’t mix together

One thing i can pick out from this conversation “Household enemies” Family is so overrated in Nigeria, Just watch your six at all times and pray for wisdom to help you make the best decisions void of sentiments

He should go and collect his change from K1 because I believe that is one of his investment