Netizens have taken to the microblogging platform, Twitter, to appeal to Jaiz Bank, an Islamic financial institution, to take legal action against a tweep over the malicious allegations.
Gatekeepers News reports that the issue started when a Twitter user praised Jaiz bank and Lotus bank (both Islamic banks) for constantly loading their ATMs at Ikoyi and Victoria Island branches with the new Naira notes.
In his response, David Ayodeji J. (@obadafidii) on Sunday, claimed that Jaiz Bank demanded Christians to ‘commit their tithes’ to the institution ‘as a condition to get loan’.
David’s tweet has been deleted after being faulted by Netizens who asked him to provide proof of his claim and vowed to also drag him to court even if Jaiz bank is not ready to take any action.
“Dear @obadafidii earlier today in a now-deleted tweet, you accused @JaizBankNG of ‘asking Christians to commit their tithes’.
Spreading such falsehood against an institution which was built according to the principles guiding a particular Religion, is beyond shocking,” a Twitter user, Qalam Samantha Sameera (nawti_smo_chic) said.
Qalam further noted that he would send an official mail to Jaiz bank to ensure David is invited by the Police to prove his allegations.
“The law is trite that he who alleges most prove, you have made an allegation which directly affects me as a Muslim, if @JaizBankNG doesn’t take this up. iPersonally will seek redress before the court. Deleting your tweet won’t save you.
“DAVID JAIYEOLA AYODEJI, you are the Co-founder, CIO/Group HR of @errand360HQ.
So you know the damage as a business owner what spreading falsehood of any kind against a business can do, more so one spread against religious lines yet you went ahead to make such malicious statement.
In an update on Monday, Qalam said “today i had a meeting with very amazing heads of departments of @JaizBankNG and I have been assured this will be looked into, because your accusation @obadafidii is False and I can say was made with malicious intent. Whatever you intended to achieve Sir. You have Failed.”
Qalam was backed by both Muslims and Christians who vowed to follow the matter till the end.
“I would gladly support you on this case if it is to teach clout chasers a lesson. These are the same set of miscreants that gives their pastors unverifed lies against the govt. I am a christian if they want to call this persecution he must learn his lesson,” another Twitter user said.
See more reactions below:
Sameera, I support you 100% on this, if you get tired, I will take it up from there. The fact that he even claim to be an HR practitioner with 8+ years experience is enough reason for him to come substantiate his claim. I am following u immediately.
— Miosofunyintele (@ademiportant) January 29, 2023
Please note that you will be disappointing all Nigerians if you don’t follow up this matter to a conclusion.
— _blackie.chan (@blackie42249162) January 30, 2023
Even if it's #5, I'll gladly contribute to ensure that @JaizBankNG sue this man!
someone can't just come to social media to spread falsehood because they think there's freedom of speech!— Shuaib Olórunnísolá Azeez (@zeesol16) January 30, 2023
I am practising Christian, and I support this 100%. @JaizBankNG shouldn't back down on this. Take it up! We need sturvs like this as deterrents.
— OluwaRotimi || 🏊♀️🇳🇬 (@KMRotimi) January 30, 2023
I support you! You have my backing and respect.
— Sultan Abdulazeez Abdulmalik #iambatified (@sultanabdumalik) January 29, 2023
@JaizBankNG please don't let this slide, make sure he accounts for his accusations. This is pure wickedness making such lies just the moment the bank is getting the attention it deserves
— 🌴TURABIY🌴 (@Usman_Abdoul) January 30, 2023
I am ready to contribute my little kobo for the court case.
— The Upcoming Strategist🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 (@1988_hga) January 29, 2023
Thank you @nawti_smo_chic for refuting this class claim. This is how they go around to dent the images of companies, people all in the name of chasing clouts
— Remi Savage (@remmysav) January 30, 2023
Pls tag the necessary security agencies.people like this need to be taught a lesson to serve as a deterrent to others.
— fola salako (@fola_salako) January 30, 2023
@JaizBankNG if u let this slide it means he's right… So do whatever it takes to protect ur business nd show good quality of our religion
— Ahmad K Dutse (@Mr_Dutse) January 30, 2023
I appeal to u @JaizBankNG not to let this false accusations go free, I trust u know the weight of this against business or organization
This petition shld be taking seriously & act on!
Thanks
— KVNGWALEX COLLECTION (@MrWalexy) January 30, 2023
He must be made to pay for this, @JaizBankNG must take legal action against him, this is about their reputations, there must be consequences for all these rubbish.
— Jethro (@Jethro11738634) January 30, 2023
When you tell them to be mindful of posting unverified information, they will not hear. I came into PH today and my colleagues told me that it is only @JaizBankNG that has been consistent with making the new naira notes available.
— Chinyere (@Chinyer01788883) January 30, 2023
