It’s been three days of continuous update on the BEAT FM mishap involving broadcasting mogul Olisa Adibua and a news editor at the station – Adewunmi Oyekanmi.
In what may become the last scene of the gory episode, the ‘accused’ – Olisa, has broken his silence and issued an apologetic public statement to the assaulted, his colleagues and the public.
This statement (published below) is the third in the series, with a first and second originating from Adewunmi’s official e-mail address and the BEAT FM management respectively.
Adewunmi had been allegedly battered by Olisa in the wee hours of Thursday, September 8, 2011, after been caught sleeping on a couch in the premises of the Lagos office. The ‘victim’ was sent to the hospital with N15,000 while Olisa allegedly remained unapologetic even though he was asked to begin a 4-week suspension by the management.
Colleagues, members of the media and the general public have been generally peeved at the treatment, condemning Olisa’s actions, while clamouring for justice for Adewunmi. The public, as voiced on various sites, were more irked by Olisa’s silence and perceived bully, and even suggested that Adewunmi’s ‘statement’ was forced.
With Olisa’s ‘heartfelt apology’, it is hoped that the public is appeased and that this serves as a lesson in corporate assault.
Read below the official statement from Olisa Adibua
As has been widely reported I was involved in an altercation with a work colleague during the week. I am deeply regretful of what transpired and have taken full responsibility for my actions. I have privately apologized to my colleague, the team that I work with and I am taking this opportunity to apologize to the public at large.
As humans we all make mistakes and I made a major one which is completely out of character. I over reacted to a situation and that is something that will never repeat itself. Despite being at the centre of a media feeding frenzy, I’ve been silent in order to allow the organization, to which I’m affiliated with and at who’s premises the incident occurred, to carry out its investigations and come to a conclusion but most importantly to allow the aggrieved party (Mr. Adewunmi Oyekanmi) time to accept my heartfelt apology.
While the events have been distorted, I am very apologetic about the situation but picking holes in the media reports or pointing out the falsehoods will not be useful, however, any kind of loss of control is not excusable and I have since tendered an unreserved apology to ‘Dewunmi. I have always preached against violence and so this is a time for some reflection. Again, I apologize and I thank ‘Dewunmi for accepting my apology.
I would like to thank the hundreds of people who called me and those who sent in messages. For more than 20years now, I’ve operated in the Electronic media sector without a blemish but by this action, I have let myself down and most importantly I’ve let Family, Friends and the millions of people who look up to me, down.
To those who have been clamoring for my response, I thank you for your patience and understanding. Thank you very much and God Bless.
Olisa Adibua
In what may become the last scene of the gory episode, the ‘accused’ – Olisa, has broken his silence and issued an apologetic public statement to the assaulted, his colleagues and the public.
This statement (published below) is the third in the series, with a first and second originating from Adewunmi’s official e-mail address and the BEAT FM management respectively.
Adewunmi had been allegedly battered by Olisa in the wee hours of Thursday, September 8, 2011, after been caught sleeping on a couch in the premises of the Lagos office. The ‘victim’ was sent to the hospital with N15,000 while Olisa allegedly remained unapologetic even though he was asked to begin a 4-week suspension by the management.
Colleagues, members of the media and the general public have been generally peeved at the treatment, condemning Olisa’s actions, while clamouring for justice for Adewunmi. The public, as voiced on various sites, were more irked by Olisa’s silence and perceived bully, and even suggested that Adewunmi’s ‘statement’ was forced.
With Olisa’s ‘heartfelt apology’, it is hoped that the public is appeased and that this serves as a lesson in corporate assault.
Read below the official statement from Olisa Adibua
As has been widely reported I was involved in an altercation with a work colleague during the week. I am deeply regretful of what transpired and have taken full responsibility for my actions. I have privately apologized to my colleague, the team that I work with and I am taking this opportunity to apologize to the public at large.
As humans we all make mistakes and I made a major one which is completely out of character. I over reacted to a situation and that is something that will never repeat itself. Despite being at the centre of a media feeding frenzy, I’ve been silent in order to allow the organization, to which I’m affiliated with and at who’s premises the incident occurred, to carry out its investigations and come to a conclusion but most importantly to allow the aggrieved party (Mr. Adewunmi Oyekanmi) time to accept my heartfelt apology.
While the events have been distorted, I am very apologetic about the situation but picking holes in the media reports or pointing out the falsehoods will not be useful, however, any kind of loss of control is not excusable and I have since tendered an unreserved apology to ‘Dewunmi. I have always preached against violence and so this is a time for some reflection. Again, I apologize and I thank ‘Dewunmi for accepting my apology.
I would like to thank the hundreds of people who called me and those who sent in messages. For more than 20years now, I’ve operated in the Electronic media sector without a blemish but by this action, I have let myself down and most importantly I’ve let Family, Friends and the millions of people who look up to me, down.
To those who have been clamoring for my response, I thank you for your patience and understanding. Thank you very much and God Bless.
Olisa Adibua
