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Vaniti Lagos has strongly refuted allegations that it served fake or adulterated drinks to customers, describing the claims as false and impossible.

In a statement released on the official Instagram handle of its CEO, Uyi Ogbebor (@sir_uyi), the management said its partnerships with global beverage companies guarantee the authenticity of its products.

“The same applies to all our partnerships with Global Wines (Moët Hennessy) and Pernod Ricard (Martell),” the statement read.

The club dismissed the allegations outright, insisting that its supply chain structure makes such claims untenable, backing its claims with receipts of its dealings with global brands.

“The idea that fake drinks could ever be found at Vaniti is not just false; it is impossible given the structure mentioned above,” it added.

The statement follows a post on TikTok by a man who claimed he visited Lagos from Moscow with four of his friends and suffered stomach aches after visiting the club.

In what appeared to be a campaign against the club, the man accused it of selling fake drinks. However, he did not provide proof of his visit, such as purchase receipts bearing their names or medical reports confirming hospital admission and the cause of the illness. This has raised doubts among many Lagos residents and Nigerians about the authenticity of the allegation.

Vaniti Lagos also questioned the credibility of the individual behind the claims.

“We also note that the individual behind this campaign does not appear to be based in Nigeria. As such, they should provide more circumstantial and sufficient evidence of their visit or partying at Vaniti via receipts of drink purchase, payments of said purchase, or similar proof,” the statement said.

The management further raised concerns about the motives behind the claims.

“We seriously raise very pertinent questions about the true motives and sponsorship behind these allegations and are doing everything within our power to get to the bottom of this,” it stated.

The club also called on customers who were present on the night in question to come forward with any relevant information regarding their own experience the said night.

“We also urge our esteemed customers who were genuinely present that night and consumed drinks at Vaniti on the specified date to come forward if they experienced any issues afterward. This will allow us to resolve this matter properly and transparently.”

Meanwhile Sir Uyi in an Instagram post wrote,” Some of these people don’t really know me. I will write a book one day. Some think I’m just one small boy that hammered money and came to Lagos to do business. Una go learn new things very soon.”

In another post, Uyi said he will no longer remain quiet in the face of attacks, saying he will now come all out for those after him.

He wrote, “A book is coming, my story. my truth. My evidence. Every deal. Every betrayal. every lesson. Names. Dates. Receipts. Everyone who has walked through my life in business should get ready. I have kept quiet long enough. Coming soon,” Uyi wrote.

Lithiumite:
Oga,its very possible your club sold those guys adulterer drinks check your staff,they can easily bring in counterfeit drinks and mix with your stock and you will barely notice......your original drinks will be taken out and sold on the streets......you really need to be more circumspect and check your staff thoroughly.

Lithiumite:
Oga,its very possible your club sold those guys adulterer drinks check your staff,they can easily bring in counterfeit drinks and mix with your stock and you will barely notice......your original drinks will be taken out and sold on the streets......you really need to be more circumspect and check your staff thoroughly.

Apcshit:
fake drinks I hope nafdac looks into it

adioolayi:
The waves of attacks brands face these days, with the perpetrators hiding under "Customers Reviews" "freedom of expression" "Customers rights" "Customers experience" "Customers feedbacks" and all...and the sympathy these consumers or customers enjoys from the public, especially when organisation asked them to come forward to substantiate their claims get as e be.

Globally, customers have rights to express dissatisfaction about their experience on goods and services...but such reviews must be of good faith and true at every sense of it.

You can't just say you are doing brand reviews and make false allegations about brands that have been guilt over the years with sweat and hardwork.

The right of reviews.... especially False and fake ones is not absolute.... Organisation have every right to seek redress at the court.

Let's do better

Oluhgbengaa:
Na person way get money dey buy those drink

owobokiri:
Lots of very prominent brand names are being faked. They produce these costly drinks at every corner at ikorodu..
Basically, NAFDSC is now non existent. All they do is to close big drug markets and steel the medical products there to go and resell...
That said, there is a big chance that competitors are at work here.
Business competition in the Southwest usually take very dangerous turns that can end up being lethal...

Lithiumite:
Oga,its very possible your club sold those guys adulterer drinks check your staff,they can easily bring in counterfeit drinks and mix with your stock and you will barely notice......your original drinks will be taken out and sold on the streets......you really need to be more circumspect and check your staff thoroughly.

Lithiumite:
Oga,its very possible your club sold those guys adulterated drinks, check your staff they can easily bring in counterfeit drinks and mix with your stock and you will barely notice......your original drinks will be taken out and sold on the streets......you really need to be more circumspect and check your staff thoroughly.

Parachoko:
If you're arrested and told to prove this allegations against NAFDAC now, you will become humble

adioolayi:
The waves of attacks brands face these days, with the perpetrators hiding under "Customers Reviews" "freedom of expression" "Customers rights" "Customers experience" "Customers feedbacks" and all...and the sympathy these consumers or customers enjoys from the public, especially when organisation asked them to come forward to substantiate their claims get as e be.

Globally, customers have rights to express dissatisfaction about their experience on goods and services...but such reviews must be of good faith and true at every sense of it.

You can't just say you are doing brand reviews and make false allegations about brands that have been guilt over the years with sweat and hardwork.

The right of reviews.... especially False and fake ones is not absolute.... Organisation have every right to seek redress at the court.

Let's do better

xxxx999jon:
Btw all clubs everywhere in Nigeria serve fakes of the popular brands.. That's why I order for a beer and buy people around me their spirit even siting in a VIP.. Or other for those uncommon brands that's the only way to escape those fakes.. Another way of knowing a fake is that it won't have plastic in the bottle and won't smell like a nail polish.

GloriousGbola:
There is a common belief that most drinks sold in clubs are either fake or adulterated

A friend who drinks socially basically said that on Nigerian ubs people drink whole bottle of alcohol and when they get to UK clubs they are looked at like they are crazy when they ask to do same. Because in Nigeria a 60 or 70 proof drink has been diluted to 20 proof. Drink the actual thing and you may get hospitalised for alcohol poisoning

xxxx999jon:
Btw all clubs everywhere in Nigeria serve fakes of the popular brands.. That's why I order for a beer and buy people around me their spirit even siting in a VIP.. Or other for those uncommon brands that's the only way to escape those fakes.. Another way of knowing a fake is that it won't have plastic in the bottle and won't smell like a nail polish.

GloriousGbola:
There is a common belief that most drinks sold in clubs are either fake or adulterated

A friend who drinks socially basically said that on Nigerian ubs people drink whole bottle of alcohol and when they get to UK clubs they are looked at like they are crazy when they ask to do same. Because in Nigeria a 60 or 70 proof drink has been diluted to 20 proof. Drink the actual thing and you may get hospitalised for alcohol poisoning