On Air Personality (OAP), Chinedu Ani Emmanuel popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, has denied being involved in fraud and financial misconduct.
Gatekeepers News reports that social activist, Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan recently alleged that Nedu is involved in fraud and financial misconduct level.
The OAP through his management team, Tokindrumz denied the allegations and reaffirmed his dedication to education, philanthropy, and social impact.
Nedu also revealed that he has taken decisive legal action against the allegations aimed “ at tarnishing his reputation”.
Nedu and Tokindrumz in the statement released refuted all allegations of fraud regarding ‘Nedu Scholarship Foundation’ (NDSCHF).
He said all funds for the NDSCHF initiative were managed by a globally recognised social enterprise, ensuring full accountability adding that at no point did he personally handle or control donations. They said, “Comprehensive financial documents, vendor agreements, and communications have been submitted to relevant authorities and are available for review.”
“At NDSCHF, our mission is to provide full scholarships to 1,000 underprivileged Nigerian students over two years, £10,000 per student, ensuring access to quality education and collaborate with an esteemed international social enterprise to maintain strict financial oversight and execution.” Highlighting fundraising achievements, he said three fundraising events in Lagos, Abuja, London in January 2024, successfully raised ₦19 million in pledges and ₦4.1 million in direct donations, supported by celebrities such as Timaya and Casey. He said, “All payments to vendors, including event organisers, PR teams, and logistics providers, were managed directly by Tokindrumz Management; no funds were deposited into my personal accounts.”
“Beyond education, my Broader Philanthropic Footprint and social impact extends far beyond education, with long-standing initiatives that include support for families and women, providing guidance on marriage, parenting, and personal growth.” “Our impact also includes advocacy for rape victims, offering emotional support, legal assistance, and public awareness campaigns. While addressing the allegations further, he said that he’s done being nice to people.”
“The ‘nice Nedu’ is dead and buried. He revealed that legal measures in motion: Proceedings have commenced against individuals and entities propagating misleading claims about NDSCHF and his personal integrity.”
Nedu in a statement said, “My purpose is to uplift and empower Nigerians through education, advocacy, and tangible action. While I will no longer tolerate baseless allegations, my dedication to this cause remains unshaken. Let the facts speak for themselves.”
Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Tokindrumz Management Agency, Sarah Williams Konha while speaking, said Nedu remains steadfast in defending his credibility while continuing his philanthropic mission.
She said, “Nedu’s social media platforms are strictly supervised by his management team to prevent misinformation, unauthorized posts, or fraudulent activities.” “Official updates on the NDSCHF initiative, including donation records and impact reports, will continue to be shared through verified channels. Proceedings have commenced against individuals and entities propagating misleading claims about NDSCHF and his personal integrity.”
