Reaffirms Pretty Okafor as Legitimate President; Ongoing Police Investigations Highlight Serious Criminal Concerns
The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), under the leadership of President Pretty Okafor, has issued an urgent public clarification in response to what it describes as a coordinated campaign of misinformation, fraud, and criminality led by dismissed and suspended former members of the National Working Committee (NWC).
This follows the circulation of a document titled “Resolution of the Newly Merged National Working Committee (NWC) of PMAN”, dated May 8, 2025, and videos of a meeting involving Chief Fruitful Mekwuye, Boniface Itodo (Aita Bonny), Sunny Neji, Michael Stephens (Ruggedman), and Zakky Azzay—all of whom have been previously suspended or dismissed from PMAN for misconduct.
Key Points from the Official Statement:
Criminal Trespass: The group was involved in an illegal break-in at PMAN’s National Secretariat, located at 4B Hameed Kasumu Street, Chevy View Estate, Lekki, Lagos. They are already under investigation by the IGP Monitoring Unit over a prior theft involving $130,000 and two MacBook Pro laptops.
Fraudulent Consent Judgment: The so-called consent judgment referenced by the group in Suit No. NICN/LA/360/2024 was fraudulently obtained and is legally null. PMAN was never served or represented in the case, and the address used was fraudulently altered.
Ongoing Legal Action: The leadership of PMAN is taking all necessary legal and law enforcement steps. Those involved will face full consequences for actions that constitute criminal impersonation and abuse of judicial process.
False Representation: Mr. George Dureke, who allegedly represented all PMAN members in the controversial suit, had no legal or authorized mandate to do so.
Disavowed Electoral Chairman: Pastor Amos McRoy Osifo, whom the group fraudulently presented as their electoral chairman, has formally dissociated himself from the illegitimate actions and confirmed under oath that no real electoral process or conflict existed.
Official Position:
“PMAN’s leadership cannot and will not be hijacked by fraud, deceit, or intimidation. These individuals were validly removed and have never challenged their suspension in any court of law. Their actions are illegal, provocative, and criminal,” said Pretty Okafor, PMAN President.
He further urged stakeholders—including the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Registrar of Trade Unions, and the entire creative community—to disregard the misleading activities of the dismissed members.
PMAN remains committed to lawful governance, transparency, and accountability in service to Nigeria’s performing musicians. The union reiterates its call for calm and vigilance among members, even as all criminal elements will be dealt with according to the law.
Signed:
Pretty Okafor
President, Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN)
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