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A Benin-based legal practitioner, Daniel Aroren Osa-Ogbegie, has berated ex-Niger Delta warlord Asari Dokubo, over perceived uncharitable comments about the late Edo-born billionaire business mogul Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, popularly known as Captain Hosa, and his son, Osahon Idahosa Okunbo.
Osa-Ogbegie, in a statement issued on Tuesday in reaction to a viral video by Dokubo, said the remarks against the Okunbo family were unwarranted, describing Captain Hosa as an accomplished aviator, businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to Nigeria’s economic development.
Osa-Ogbegie, lead counsel at Noah Attorneys, further advised Dokubo to channel his concerns and grievances through appropriate platforms rather than targeting the Okunbo family, emphasising that Edo people would continue to defend the legacies of sons and daughters who had contributed positively to the state and the country.
According to him, “Captain Hosa built his reputation through intellect, strategic vision, entrepreneurial discipline and hard work, creating legitimate businesses, employment opportunities and value across Nigeria.”
He cautioned that the late ex-pilot’s legacy should not be diminished by what he described as unsubstantiated comments, adding that Captain Hosa’s achievements in aviation, maritime business, oil and gas and philanthropy were products of enterprise and years of hard work.
In a similar vein, Osa-Ogbegie rose in stout defence of late Okubo’s first son, Osahon Idahosa Okunbo, insisting that he had demonstrated maturity and competence in continuing aspects of the family’s business interests following the death of his father.
He said the younger Okunbo’s efforts deserved recognition rather than being dragged into controversies arising from unrelated political or personal disagreements.
“Osahon Idahosa Okunbo has stepped into his late father’s shoes with remarkable maturity, poise and competence. He is building on the foundation laid by Captain Hosa and continues to contribute to the development of the private sector,” Osa-Ogbegie noted.
Urging Nigerians to distinguish between legitimate criticism and what he described as attempts to disparage individuals and families who have contributed to society through lawful enterprise, he posited that the memory of Captain Hosa should be protected from statements capable of undermining the legacy he built during his lifetime.
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