A viral video has shown Jennifer Adighije, the managing director (MD) of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), presenting N20 million to actress Sarah Martins on behalf of Seyi Tinubu.
The controversy began last week when Martins alleged that officials from the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) unit harassed her during a charity outreach in the Ikate area of Lekki, Lagos.
She claimed the officials confiscated food, a cooking gas cylinder, and other items she was using to provide free meals for the less privileged.
The Lagos government, however, defended the officials’ action, saying Martins violated environmental and safety regulations by engaging in unauthorised street cooking on a public road median.
Following the incident, Martins took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the N20 million donation. She specifically thanked Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu, and the Noella Foundation — an organisation directed by his wife Layla.
However, Seyi dismissed the claim that he was the donor. In a social media post, he clarified that while he was aware of the situation, the donation itself came from a group of his friends.
He explained that his friends, “moved by compassion,” raised the funds to help Martins secure a proper location for her activities after her “encounter with the law”.
He appreciated their kindness but emphasised that he does not support any acts that violate state laws.
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But a viral clip has shown Adighije, who assumed the role of NDPHC MD in August 2024, presenting Martins with US dollars amounting to N20 million.
“Seyi asked me to give this to you. He is out of the country… when he comes back he said I should let you know he will see you and expect you to be able to get a shop with this,” the government official is heard saying in the clip.
The video also showed Martins becoming emotional while appreciating Seyi.
“God bless you, Mr. Seyi Tinubu, God bless you, sir. This means a lot. And it will go a long way,” the actress said amid tears.
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