Music executive, Ubi Franklin, has denied claims that he stole a luxury wristwatch while in Miami, United States, for Davido’s wedding over the weekend.
Naija News reports that the allegation began spreading online on Wednesday after a blog post linked him to the supposed theft.
Franklin, in a detailed statement on his 𝕏 account, explained that he was approached in Miami by a man identified as Benny, who offered to sell him a watch.
After checking its history, he chose not to buy it to avoid future issues.
According to him, during the wedding church service, Benny’s brother brought him another wristwatch, which he agreed to buy and paid for in full.
He said he ended up holding both watches briefly due to the busy nature of the wedding, but returned one before leaving.
Franklin said that he left Miami in a hurry to prepare for his sister’s funeral and was later contacted by Benny about the other watch while on his flight.
He insisted he had never stolen anything in his life and that Benny himself had earlier dismissed the rumour before it continued to spread online.
He wrote:” I am currently aware of the recent circulation on social media linking my name to an alleged theft. I wish to make it clear that these allegations are completely false and misleading.
“Recently, I returned from my dear Friend/sister’s wedding and I am currently preparing for my sister’s funeral this coming weekend. It is an extremely difficult and sensitive time for me and my family, but I feel it is important to address this matter directly.
“While in Miami, Benny met me and offered to sell me a wristwatch. After reviewing the item and confirming its previous ownership, I decided not to purchase it in order to avoid any potential complications. I clearly communicated that him.
“During the wedding church service, Benny sent his brother with another wristwatch to me .that which I had purchased and paid in full.
Given the busy circumstances surrounding the wedding, I was in possession of both wristwatches and wore the one he sent to me through his brother.
“After the wedding, I had to leave Miami immediately to finialize my sister’s funeral coming up this weekend. While airborne, I was contacted by Benny regarding the other wristwatch.
“I want to state clearly: I am not a thief. I have never stolen from anyone in my life. I purchased a wristwatch and paid in full from Benny. Benny had earlier in the day debunked this news and yet it still kept spreading. I appreciate the calls and messages
This is my final word on this.”
Reacting, Davido wrote: “You owe nobody any explanation… fools.”
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