Key Points:
- A man on X says Rema used the police. He claims they held designer Amaka Obasi over unpaid jobs.
- FCID says the feud links to a large April 2023 contract. They add that Rema paid N287m before work fell short.
- The unit urges both sides to use an expert valuer. It says Obasi refused and moved funds to a strange account.
The row began with a sharp claim on X. A user named Derrick said police held designer Amaka Obasi. He says she only asked for her pay for work. He also says Rema used officers to scare and detain her.
Police then shared their side of the story. The Force CID gave a new spin on the case. The unit said the gist goes past a small debt. It links the fight to a huge build and fit-out deal.
How the contract dispute began
FCID PRO Aminat Mayegun shared key dates and sums. She says Obasi runs Ardeb Lifestyle Company in Lagos. In April 2023, both sides signed a N386m deal. Rema paid N287m upfront for the job.
Investigators say the work still looked half done. They add that some pledged furniture did not show up. The team says they traced part of the cash to a new account. That account did not link to the site or the job.
The unit told both sides to call in a valuer. It says Obasi did not bring a valuer or a lawyer. Officers then moved in and took her in for more checks. “She failed to provide an independent valuer’s report,” Mayegun said.
Meanwhile, Rema has stayed mute on the claims. He still trends for music and fresh posts. Earlier this month, he lit up X with a bold luxury cars post.
Police version and money trail claims
The unit stresses this is not just bill chasing. It frames the clash as a bad, large contract. It says a neutral valuer can fix the scope and costs. It also hints the fund trail raises more red flags.
The unit says it seeks facts, not sides. It says both camps must bring proof and sign notes. It adds that the law will deal with any fraud signs. It also notes that both parties still can settle.
Designer’s camp and online reactions
Derrick keeps a firm view on X. He says the police picked on Obasi with no cause. He adds that she paid over N1m for bail. He calls it a clear “set up” and a ploy.
Fans then shared hot takes under the thread.
@Yesjerreal: “You should investigate a bit more before pointing accusing fingers, calling the investigation a shame. Smh”
@Kombo96147903: “Is this not clearly a civil matter? Are the NPF a debt recovery agency? Why are you people so stupid and deliberately corrupt?“
@OlusegunBigfish: “I don first go para but she should be allowed to have access to her lawyer sha. The money plenty pass make Rema no para.. Lol“
@adewalefajana: “And you’re not smart enough to see that it is a purely civil matter? A contractual agreement for service to be provided is what you’re dabbling into?“
@Ibrahim_Geek: “Nigerians no go make the other side of the story to go viral now. At least we’ve heard the other side”
Courts have weighed in on such lines before. Last month, a judge told police to stop a civil drag. The case set a strong call for due process in Lagos. Read how Nedu won a court order restraining police.
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