A lot has been said about this issue and a basic description of what transpired was that Olisa Adibua, who is the Program Director for Beat 99.9 Fm and Naija FM and an OAP on Beat 99.9 Fm ,came back to the office from the industry night event which he attended, found Adewunmi Oyekanmi, who is the overnight news editor at Beat Fm, sleeping on the couch and attacked him.
The young university undergraduate decided to catch some rest after doing his duties as a night news editor. Prior to the incident, he had be warned by Olisa not to sleep on the couch in the office, and on this fateful early morning, he decided to catch a few winks.
Blows, Kicks was the wakeup call received by Dewunmi as Olisa descended on him and even smashed his phone on the ground, trampling it with his heel.
Olisa also ripped his shirt off his body and kicked him off the premises of the office by 3am in the morning. Dewunmi was at the security post when members of staff resumed at dawn.
Hmm!! And as this story streamed out to as many as heard it, loads of angry comments have poured out all over the internet against Olisa Adibua.
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| Olisa Adibua, Programmes Director of Beat FM |
Read Dewunmi's statement below
My Official Statement -Adewunmi Oyekanmi
My name is Adewunmi Oyekanmi, news editor with the Beat 99.9 Fm.
An incident occurred at my work place within the early hours of the 8th of Sep 2011 between myself and another member of staff which has been blown out of proportion in the media.
I have been wrongfully quoted in various blogs and magazines, but this will be my first official statement and the last, so please disregard anything you might have seen, heard or read.
The incident in question has been dealt with to my satisfaction by the Management of Megalectrics, operators of The Beat 99.9 Fm, in a swift and conclusive manner.
The member of staff (Mr Olisa Adibua) with whom I had the altercation with, has duly apologized most sincerely and I have accepted, based on the fact that since I started working at the station, my relationship with the said party has always been cordial and friendly.
In reference to a purported conversation between myself and an undercover reporter, I’d like to state categorically that I have never had a phone conversation or granted any interview to any media or reporter.
What transpired was an internal matter which was leaked into the public domain to create division within our corporate entity. I refuse to be used as a pawn or be labelled ‘the voiceless or oppressed’.
Megalectrics, the operators of the beat 99.9fm employed me in the capacity of news editor in July 2010, and ever since I have had no cause to complain about the working environment, my colleagues or superiors. We operate an open system where everyone is free to speak their minds, regardless of rank of hierarchy. Once again, I’d like to reiterate that the matter has been resolved and the member of staff has apologized for the altercation we had.
In conclusion, I would like this issue to be extinguished so I can get back to my normal every day life, as the recent publications and rumors circulating have put a strain on my family and private life.
I would like to thank the management and staff of Megalectrics for the swift and decisive response to the matter. I would also like to thank everyone who showed concern. I’d like to reassure you that I am okay and in good health as is confirmed by my attached photo.
These are my final words on the subject.
Thank you very much and God bless.
Olisa has rendered a public apology statement as well on the radio stations' website.
Click here for Olisa's public apology statement:
http://www.thebeat99.com/story.php?sno=2181
Click here for Beat FM's official press release:
http://www.thebeat99.com/story.php?sno=2180
Everyone deserves a second chance and we do hope this doesn't happen again to Dewumi or many others out there at their places of work, no matter what their offence is.
Violence is not the way to solve any issue at all.
It is well with you, Dewunmi and hey, if it aint working for you no more, just BEAT IT outta there.
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