Why I returned Ogogo’s N25m after his death — Ogun Imam
The Chief Imam of Ilaro, Ogun State, Tajudeen Adewunmi, has explained why he returned N25m entrusted to him by late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, before his death. Adewunmi said Ogogo transferred the money to him to complete the rebuilding of his grandfather’s house and not for a mosque project, as was Read More:…
Chief Imam Tajudeen Adewunmi of Ilaro, Ogun State, has explained why he returned N25 million that he received from late actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, before the actor's death. According to Adewunmi, Ogogo transferred the money to him to help rebuild his grandfather's house, not for a mosque project as was later reported. The Imam, who lived nearby Ogogo, said he was personally close to the veteran actor due to their shared neighbourhood.
When Ogogo called him from the hospital, he asked Adewunmi to hold the money for him to complete the rebuilding of his grandfather's house, which was in poor condition. Adewunmi documented the transaction and informed members of Ogogo's family about the money. After Ogogo's death, a rumour emerged stating that the N25 million was meant for a mosque project, prompting Adewunmi to clarify the matter with Ogogo's family.
The family agreed that the money should be transferred to Ogogo's elder brother's account, not for a mosque but for the completion of his grandfather's house.
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