Diamond Bank Plc has apologized to a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abike Dabiri- Erewa for listing her among its debtors. The apology was sponsored today in adverts in two national.
The former broadcaster was earlier in the week listed as Director in Thriller Endeavours Ltd, which the bank said is indebted to it to the tune of N122 million.
However, Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa denied being a director in the said company or owing the bank and any other financial institution for that matter.
The former lawmaker yesterday filed a suit before the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere, following the “irreparable damage” and embarrassment; the claim that she is a debtor has caused her. She asked the court to compel the bank to publicly apologize and also pay damages running to N500 million.
Responding, Diamond Bank apologized a day after for erroneously including her name as a director in a company owing their bank.
According to the bank, “We refer to our publication of the list of major delinquent debtor customers which included the name of Thriller Endeavours Ltd and a further mention of the name of Hon. Abike Dabiri as a director of the Company.
“The inclusion of the name of Hon. Abike Dabiri (stated as director in Thriller Endeavours Ltd) was erroneous and is deeply regretted.
“The Central Bank of Nigeria has been informed of this error. Hon. Abike Dabiri is not indebted to the bank in any capacity,” the bank begged. [myad]
