Aisha Lawal, the Nollywood Actress has dismissed the claims, made by a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Abdul-Azeez Abiola popularly known as Istijabah, who accused her of receiving a car gift from former union chairman Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo.
In the footage that went viral, Istijabah alleged that MC Oluomo squandered the union’s resources on Nollywood female celebrities.
“Aisha Lawal benefited from a Venza I worked hard to pay for, while MC Oluomo kept on pressuring us into debt to impress his Nollywood ladies,” Istijabah said in Yoruba.
He went on to express regret over not reclaiming the vehicle after seeing the actress display it online.
“If not that I’ve forgotten about it, I would have collected my car. The other day, I saw her posting that car smiling. I was like ah-ah, this life!”
However, in a video shared on her TikTok page, Aisha Lawal denied the claim, stating that she has never owned, driven or received a Toyota Venza from anyone, including MC Oluomo.
“Initially I didn’t want to say anything about this matter. This matter has been flying around… This crappy matter has been flying around. But I realized it is crucial I say something because of my customers, friends and family. If I don’t say anything, people will assume that it is true,” she said.
“I’m sure the person who made this allegation against me must have been called by someone to tell him it isn’t true but he doesn’t want to retrace his steps because he feels I, Aisha Lawal, is just an actress, an ordinary woman and there’s nothing I can do.”
Lawal, who holds a law degree, declared her intention to take legal action against Istijabah over the accusation.
“Now concerning the matter of Venza, I Aisha Lawal Oldunni have never ridden a Venza, neither have I bought a Venza and I have never gifted anyone a Venza,” she stated.
