Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu, the Erelu Okin of Orile Kemta, at whose party kegs of petrol were shared as souvenirs, has apologized for the indiscretion.
Recall that pictures and video clips of the event where kegs of fuel bearing ‘Erelu Okin Foundation Installation Party’ stickers were shared to guests flooded the internet, attracting condemnation from many quarters, including the Lagos State government.
Popular Fuji artiste, Malaika performed at the high-profile ceremony attended by many socialites.
The lady at the centre of it all, Ogbolu, in an Instagram post, apologized for the “momentarily indiscretion of bringing fuel into the hall”.
The Erelu explained that the intention was to show appreciation to guests “for turning up at my event at these hard times”.
“I have paused to reflect and truly apologise and I thank you all for your understanding and criticisms”, she wrote.
On Saturday, the Lagos government sealed Havilah Events Centre in Oniru for contravening public safety rules.
A joint team of the Lagos Safety Commission and the Police Rapid Response Squad (RRS) carried out the operation.
The government also said that the culprits would be held to account.
