Tears rolled down as Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, known to many as Sujimoto, spoke to defend his name.
Once praised as a rising star in Nigerian real estate, now faces allegations from the EFCC.
But he insists he is no thief only a businessman caught in a broken contract.
In a heartfelt moment, Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, the popular businessman better known as Sujimoto, faced the public with tears in his eyes.
He insisted that he was not a thief, nor a fugitive, but a man caught in the middle of a contract dispute that had gone wrong.
Recently, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared Sujimoto and his luxury real estate company wanted over allegations of money laundering and diversion of funds.
For a man celebrated as one of Nigeria’s brightest entrepreneurs, the news hit like a storm.
But Sujimoto refused to run.
Instead, he promised to walk into the EFCC’s office to clear his name.
A Contract Gone Wrong
According to him, the trouble began with a contract involving the Enugu State government.
Sujimoto explained that his company was asked to take on several ambitious projects in the state.
Among them was a dream project from the governor himself: the tallest building in Nigeria, a 69-storey tower.
Sujimoto said he designed it and received approval to execute the plan.
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He recalled traveling to Enugu every week to ensure the projects were moving forward.
But as work continued, the reality of Nigeria’s economy struck.
The prices of construction materials rose sharply, and the financial strength needed for the project weakened.
This, he claimed, was the root of the fallout with the state government, not fraud or criminal activity.
Sujimoto In Tears
In an emotional video, Sujimoto declared, “I’m not a thief or a fugitive.
This is a contract between my company and the Enugu State government.”
His voice cracked as he spoke, revealing the weight of the accusations on his shoulders.
He stressed that he was a businessman trying to fulfill an agreement, not a criminal running away from justice.
He described how exciting it was to be chosen for such iconic projects, only for circumstances beyond his control to change the outcome.
For him, the accusation of theft was not just painful, but damaging to years of hard work and reputation.
A Fight For His Name
Now, Sujimoto is preparing to face the EFCC, not with fear but with determination.
He believes that telling his side of the story will restore his image.
For him, this battle is not only about contracts and buildings.
It is about dignity, truth, and protecting a legacy he has built with passion and vision.
Video attached below.
