The Digest:
Enugu State government has fired back at Sujimoto CEO Olasijibomi Ogundele’s emotional video, accusing him of fraud and abandonment of a multi-billion naira school project. The conflict is escalating, with the state calling Ogundele’s defense “crocodile tears.”
Key Points
- Enugu government accuses Ogundele of defrauding the state of N5.7 billion.
- Sujimoto was contracted to build 22 smart schools across Enugu.
- The state alleges Ogundele disappeared after receiving the money.
- The government claims Ogundele used inexperienced workers, resulting in subpar work.
- A joint inspection by EFCC in May 2025 showed minimal progress.
- Ogundele, in an emotional video, denied the charges, citing inflation and security issues.
- The state demands the return of the misappropriated funds.
The dispute highlights the tension between government accountability and private enterprise, with the Enugu government vowing to recover the funds. The saga unfolds with legal battles on the horizon.
Sources: Premium Times, Channels TV, Vanguard
