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Chicago-Based Nigerian Businessman, Yomi Akingbade under Scrutiny Over Alleged Workplace Misconduct
+ Audio of one of his misconducts
In the ever-evolving landscape of diaspora entrepreneurship, stories of Nigerians abroad investing back home are often celebrated as symbols of progress and economic contribution.
However, recent accounts surrounding a Chicago-based Nigerian businessman have begun to raise serious concerns among former associates and employees in Nigeria.
The businessman, Yomi Akingbade who has spent several years residing in Chicago in the United States, is known to operate multiple small-scale ventures in Nigeria from abroad. While he presents himself in elite social circles as a successful investor committed to expanding opportunities back home, several former and existing employees paint a starkly different picture of his management style.
Workers who have been employed in his Nigerian businesses describe an environment marked by intimidation, delayed wages, and excessive pressure.
According to some staff members, management decisions are often communicated through abrupt phone calls and directives from overseas, leaving employees with little room for dialogue or professional input.
More troubling allegations have also emerged from female employees who claim they experienced inappropriate behavior and uncomfortable interactions during their time working under his supervision. Though many have chosen not to speak publicly for fear of professional repercussions, some former staff say the workplace culture was deeply troubling.
According to our reporter, one of Yomi’s domestic staff who preferred anonymity alleged that he had repeatedly made advances of raping her in his house in Lagos. She alleged that she had witnessed how Yomi slept with a cook and despite gracing his bed, she was fired a day she said no. The lady made available to us exclusive voice notes on her Yomi was trying to rape her with a threat.
Rumors circulated among some acquaintances that he was involved with questionable circles and substances that could easily destroy reputations if exposed, a reason he acts weirdly sometimes.
Recently, he began planning a new venture in Nigeria—a transport company that would operate inter-state buses. In conversations with friends, he described it as “the next big money move.” To the outside world, it looked like another ambitious investment by a diaspora entrepreneur.
Yet among some of his workers, the news created anxiety instead of excitement. They wondered whether the new company would simply become another workplace ruled by fear.
Efforts to speak with Yomi Akingbade proved abortive as his Nigeria line rang and no one picked it. A message was also sent to the line but no response as at press time.
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