Abuja — Businessman Jesam Michael has strongly refuted claims attributed to him in a recent report by activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, describing the publication as false, misleading, and a total misrepresentation of his statements.
In an exclusive chat on Saturday, Michael denied ever making the allegations credited to him by Sowore concerning the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, while both men were reportedly inmates at the Kuje Correctional Centre in October 2025.
Sowore, in a widely circulated account, claimed that Michael had alleged receiving operational support from senior police officers, including the provision of office space within the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, police protection, and the use of officers to detain individuals connected to a purported Ponzi scheme. The report further alleged financial inducements involving senior police officers.
However, Michael dismissed the account as “entirely fabricated.”
“I never made those statements to Omoyele Sowore or to anyone else,” Michael said. “At no point did I accuse the Inspector-General of Police or any senior police officer of providing me with offices, police units, or protection. The claims attributed to me are false and malicious. I only met him briefly when he came to greet Nnamdi Kanu's younger brother whom I share a block with here and there is no way we could have sat down to discuss such fabricated stories "
Michael specifically rejected claims suggesting that he supported or “served” police officers, insisting that he never stated that he had any police unit at his disposal or that law enforcement personnel acted on his instructions.
“I never said I supported police officers or had officers working for me. That allegation did not come from me,” he said.
He also denied claims that his properties were shared among senior police officers, describing the allegation as baseless and untrue.
“At no time did I say that my properties were shared among police officers or anyone else,” Michael stated.
Additionally, Michael categorically refuted allegations credited to him that a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Dasuki Galandanchi, collected ₦250 million or played any role in silencing victims.
“I never mentioned DIG Dasuki Galandanchi, nor did I accuse him or anyone else of collecting money. That statement was never mine,” he said.
Michael further alleged that Sowore, through intermediaries, had previously attempted to persuade him to publicly indict the IGP in exchange for media backing—an offer he said he firmly rejected.
“I was approached repeatedly through a lawyer called Marshall, allegedly acting on Sowore’s behalf, asking that I make statements against the IGP so an article could be published. I refused, and I believe this publication is retaliation for that refusal,” he stated.
According to Michael, he declined to entertain the lawyer again after the initial contact, insisting that he would not be used to advance any personal or political agenda.
Sowore had earlier narrated his detention following the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, alleging harassment by police officers and accusing the IGP of acting unlawfully in office. His report cited conversations he claimed to have had with Michael during their time in custody as further evidence of alleged corruption within the Nigeria Police Force.
Michael, however, maintained that any legal issues surrounding him are already before the appropriate authorities and are being handled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
“My case is before the law. I have not, and will not, make reckless allegations against individuals or institutions to gain favour or sympathy,” he said.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigeria Police Force has not issued an official response to either Sowore’s allegations or Michael’s rebuttal.
The development adds a new layer to the ongoing public controversy surrounding Sowore’s claims against the police hierarchy, with Michael’s denial raising questions about the accuracy of statements attributed to private individuals in politically sensitive narratives.
Jesam Michael's business challenges are currently being addressed at the federal high court as well as FCT high court Jabi. He is very confident that justice will surely be done at the end of the day.
Joining Sowore in his pursuit of cheap blackmail against the IGP, other senior police officers or anyone else has never and will never be a part of Jesam Michael.
To say the least, Jesam Michael is totally disgusted by the stories falsely peddled by Sowore and wishes to totally dissociate him self from the false and malicious stories told by Sowore.
Sowore should please look for another willing tool to use not Jesam Michael.
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Sowore is just a mole yet to be discovered by Nigerians. This man is driven with hidden agenda and very meticulous in putting on the presence of a victim, appearing benign everytime in the public but dangerous at heart.
ReplyDeleteThe thought to bequeath to him such magnitude position in the country, is as good as signing off the country to a rebel.
He has no etiquette....but a bad seed going about looking for the weak minded fellows to take advantage of with the intent to influence
Thank you Jesam Michael, for not letting the system to infiltrate your personality regardless.
You're the true hero....
Jesam Michael is manipulator a liar, he scammed thousands of people, many people died because of his ponzi
ReplyDeleteJudging from your comments, you sound like one of those accusing Jesam Michael of scamming you when in fact you have no evidence of such as the court proceedings have shown so far. You are the ones trying to reap where you have not sown thereby putting several other genuine investors funds in jeopardy. Very soon the truth will be out and all of you liers teaming up against the genuine investors and their leadership will be put to shame in good time no matter how long it takes
DeleteReading through this story as published it would appear that Omoyele Sowore in his characteristic manner is looking for opportunities to gather more support for himself against the Nigerian IGP, Mr Egbetokun a very knowledgeable man whose authority Sowore has been trying to undermine and who he has been portraying publicly as Unfit for his job, failing which Sowore has nor resulted to blackmailing . I salute businessman Jesam Michael for not falling for Sowore's trap of teaming up against the police chief even though Sowore has maliciously presented him as such.
ReplyDeleteI also commend Jesam Michael for rebutting all the claims in Sowore's statements. I applaud Jesam Michael's courage of standing with the law and not with a Political gamer like Sowore .
That Omoyele Sowore can go to such an extent to attempt to rope in the businessman into something against his conscience and will tells us more about the character of a so called aspiring political leader for youths in Nigeria who is expected to be of exemplary character but practicing exactly the same things he is accusing the government of the day and the officials of.
This is another of several instances where Sowore has fallen short of good leadership role in Nigeria.