#SaveMayowa: Toyin Aimakhu Tells Side Of Story In New Statement

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Actress Toyin Aimakhu has finally released a statement on the #SaveMayowa campaign saga. 
Read below:

Mayowa Ahmed’s Saga: My Story
In view of the recent happenings around Mayowa Ahmed’s ill health and the many allegations of fraud surrounding the funds raised, it has become imperative that I come clean by stating my side of the story and by implications, set the record straight.
When I got wind of Mayowa’s sickness, I was moved to tears and immediately sought to know how I could help, hence my on-the-spot video which went viral as my genuine intervention.
Indeed, I was overwhelmed by the quick response of well-meaning Nigerians to whom I will forever owe a debt of gratitude.
But all this changed yesterday, Thursday 28th, July, when I went to the hospital in the morning to check as well as follow up on Mayowa. Her brother had told everyone to leave them alone because they wanted privacy. Although I was shocked at the sudden change in attitude, especially the tone of communication, I still did not suspect anything was amiss.

Toyin Aimakhu with Mayowa

However, on my way out, I received a call from one Aramide Kasumu of Life Stake Foundation, who would later claim the whole Mayowa Ahmed fund raiser was a scam. Importantly, she wanted to know the extent of my involvement and in her words, “so that when they are giving their reports, I would not be roped into it”. She went further to state that the family deceived everyone in the first place by raising funds for Mayowa despite the fact that her case was helpless and the hopes of her survival was near impossible. She seemed to know so much, I reckoned.

Upon hearing this, I was appalled and in a bid to clear my name, I went back to the hospital in palpable anger and demanded explanations from all concerned. Perhaps, I overreacted when I went into a rage of anger over the matter with the CSO. I then alerted the Police PRO, who invited the parties involved to the police command.

I want to state for the record that I have never been a fraud and will never partake in one, not even at this stage of my career (which I hold to heart). All my efforts were strictly on humanitarian grounds without recourse to any pecuniary consideration or the resort to cheap fame.
That said, whatever discomfort my reactions may have cost anyone.That said, whatever discomfort my reactions may have cost anyone from any quarters is highly regretted and I take responsibility.

Whilst I wish Mayowa a quick recovery and divine intervention, I want to urge us as a people to continue to exhibit that enviable Nigerian spirit of compassion and generosity and not because of this isolated case cease to be our sister/brother’s keeper. I love you all and thank you.”

7 Comments
  1. Lionheart says

    At that stage of Mayowa, only miracle(Divine) can heal her. I too lost a brother to cancer and I know how it looks.

  2. HAMYz (EYAN MAYWEATHER) says

    This statement is not complete yet….s save mayowa a fraud or not, dts wat Nigerians wnt to knw.. Nt ur involvemnt in the whole saga..
    Aunty moji pls kip us updated abt ds whole saga of a tin..

    1. Kafilat says

      Bros u just spoke my mind. All this English above are just that english, is this fraud or not? But d family seems to be dodging and not being straight forward. Luth comments on d issue self throws shades on d whole fund raising.

  3. Bomi says

    Shut the fu@k up, that’s what you get when you do things with ulterior motives, hidden agenda in the name of PR…
    You really fall my hand madam, I’m highly disappointed in you with the way you handle the whole matter, acting like a nobody, throwing tantrum in video like a comedy skit, so, so stupid and uncultured. Next time please get a lawyer and let them handle delicate matters like this for you, instead of washing you dirt in public.

    I wish you all the best.

  4. omolola says

    I know aunty toyin since I was a child,she will never get herself in any scam issue,she don’t like stain,she is kind,look at what her kindness av caused her,only God can judge these issue,so sorry for aunty toyin for all d embarrassment, I felt bad……………

  5. omolola says

    Aunty toyin only God can fight for u,u re just trying to help and they are trying to put u down,let God fight for u….

  6. Whitney Narducci says

    Several many have tried to clarify the issue which was first reported by celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji and had actress, Toyin Aimakhu implicated. The family of the young lady however claimed the allegations stemmed from their stand against giving actress, Toyin Aimakhu part of the money raised from the campaign.

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