- Silverbird Group have began measures to investigate the events surrounding Nigeria’s recent interview with Lucky Udu.
- Ugo Nwokolo had claimed that he was manipulated to make controversial statements on The Honest Buch Podcast after reportedly paying N5m.
- His revelations have caused controversy online and has now triggered actions from the organizers of the pageant.
Ugo Nwokolo, Mr Nigeria Supernatural, has ignited an investigation by Silverbird, the organizers of the pageant, following his recent viral interview.
Nwokolo claimed that the statement he made on the Honest Bunch Podcast was as a result of manipulative acts from Nedu, a co-host on the show. According to him, although he paid the sum of N5 million to Nedu to allow him – Mr Nigeria on the show and discuss his chosen topic, things didn’t go as planned.
Nwokolo’s revelation follows Nedu’s online scuffle with VeryDarkMan who vowed to expose the podcaster’s price dealings.
On Friday, February 21, in reaction to the brouhaha it has caused online, the organizers assured the public that a thorough investigation was underway to establish the facts.
The organisers encouraged the public to focus on the positive impact of the pageant, which they said provides opportunities and global recognition for young men in Nigeria. An official statement issued by the body reads:
In light of recent discussions surrounding the selection process of Mr. Supranational Nigeria and its titleholder – Ugochukwu Nwokolo, we find it necessary to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to transparency, integrity, and excellence in our pageant system.
While we respect the freedom of expression, we encourage responsible journalism and fact-based discourse to ensure that public narratives remain fair and accurate.
We stand firmly against any misrepresentation of our organization, our processes, or our winners.”
Furthermore, we want to assure the public that we are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the recent discussions involving Ugochukwu Nwokolo.”
”Our am is gathering evidence and reviewing all available information to fully understand what transpired.
Updates on this investigation will be shared accordingly. As an internationally recognized brand, Silverbird Group remains committed to empowering young men and women with leadership, community impact, and global representation opportunities.”
“We deeply appreciate the continued support of our fans, sponsors, and global partners, whose contributions are invaluable to the success of Mr. World Nigeria and Mr. Supranational Nigeria. We encourage the public to focus on the positive impact, opportunities, and global recognition that these pageants provide for young men in Nigeria.”
See screenshot of the statement issued below:
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