BREAKING: Nigerians in UK Twitter community in crisis as leaders resign over financial mismanagement allegations

The Nigerian community on Twitter (X) in the United Kingdom has been thrown into controversy following the resignation of its president, Mr. Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as Oluomo of Derby, alongside other key leaders.

The group, which boasts over 75,000 members, serves as a platform for Nigerians in the UK to connect, organize events, and support one another. However, growing concerns over financial transparency and accountability led to intense scrutiny, forcing the leadership to step down.

Resignations and Apologies

Oluomo of Derby announced his resignation on Thursday via his X page, acknowledging the criticisms and taking full responsibility for the situation.

“I take full responsibility for the turn of events over the years and the current unsettling state of the community. I regret my lack of absolute accountability and transparency.”

He further stated his willingness to hand over the presidency to the next elected leader while remaining involved as a PSC (Person with Significant Control) of the company.

Other resigning leaders include DHK Rullah and Idris Ayinde, both of whom admitted to their roles in the controversy.

Ayinde, who served as a volunteer consultant, confirmed he had finalized the community’s financial statements and tax filings for 2022 to 2024 before stepping down.

Rullah, on his part, apologized and vowed to refund all the money he had received in installments, saying:

“As a tangible demonstration of my commitment to making amends, I am going to make full refunds of the total monies I received.”

Financial Irregularities Spark Outrage

The controversy stems from alleged financial mismanagement, with members questioning the group’s skyrocketing expenses.

Reports indicate that the expenditure surged from £9,440.41 in 2023 to a staggering £68,224.11 in 2024, sparking widespread outrage.

Breakdown of expenses raised concerns:

End-of-year party: £7,225.65 (2023) vs. £5,061.00 (2024)

Community support/donations: £5,350.00 (2023) vs. £813.65 (2024)

Sponsorship and donations: £2,997.00 (2024)

One of the vocal members, Ola Dayo, questioned:

“How did expenditure go from £9,440.41 in 2023 to £68,224.11 in 2024?”

Another user, Rire, demanded that the community’s X account be deleted, as many members remained unsatisfied with the explanations provided.

Lingering Doubts Despite Resignations

Despite the leaders stepping down, some members remain skeptical, demanding a thorough audit and legal accountability. Many have also accused the resigning executives of attempting to evade further scrutiny by protecting their social media posts.

As the Nigerian UK Twitter community seeks to rebuild trust, all eyes are now on how the next leadership will handle the allegations and restore confidence in the group.