Corruption allegation: Okoroji replies Tuface, says singer’s position ‘understandable’

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The Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria, Chief Tony Okoroji, has responded to recent allegations of corruption made against the body by Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as...

The Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria, Chief Tony Okoroji, has responded to recent allegations of corruption made against the body by Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or Tuface.In an email towhile reacting to 2baba’s accusation, the COSON boss described the artiste as someone he has great respect for.

Further speaking on the division that has rocked the organisation in recent times, Okoroji noted, “COSON is now most likely Nigeria’s biggest organisation in the creative sector with thousands of members. Something would be wrong if there are no divisions from time to time but please do not ‘swallow’ much of what you find on social media. If you come to COSON House tomorrow, you will find an organisation busy at work. COSON is working.

On Monday, May 20, 2019, music stars from different states across the country converged in Lagos for the 9th Annual General Meeting of Copyright Society of Nigeria and also the election of new members on the board of director. Few days after Okoroji’s re-election, 2baba took to his Instagram page to accuse COSON of corruption. He posted a picture on his verified Instagram that stated; “COSON office security spend: 2017- N1m; 2018- N31m. How e take happen .”

 

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