The ownership tussle between Wale
Tinubu, Group Chief Executive and Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, shareholder in Oando
Plc, has been resolved.
This was contained in a statement
by Oando on Monday, where it stated that the crisis was resolved recently
through the intervention of the Emir of Kano, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.
The statement read, “The tide
certainly seems to be turning for Oando Plc, following the recent Peace Accord
between the company and Alhaji Dahiru Mangal.
“Oando’s management team spent
the better part of 2017 defending the company’s business and reputation,
following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s investigation into its
affairs on petitions raised by two shareholders, Alhaji Mangal and Ansbury Inc.
“AlhajiMangal has confirmed his
status as a substantial shareholder in the company and all the issues he raised
in his petition to the SEC have been successfully addressed and clarified.
‘’This action is in line with the
company’s promise at the end of last year where it committed to the successful
conclusion of the SEC investigation so that it could refocus its energy on
managing the business optimally.”
The statement quoted Tinubu, as
saying “I am pleased we have been able to reach an amicable agreement with
Alhaji Dahiru Mangal and successfully address the concerns he raised in his
petition to the SEC.”
On his part, Mangal said,
“Following the clarification I have received from Oando’s management team, I
have withdrawn my petition to the SEC.
“I invested in Oando because I
could see its potential. It is, therefore, with excitement that I concur to
this peace accord signifying the renewal of our relationship; one that gives me
more insight into the company’s operations and aspirations and involves more
dialogue.
‘’I am confident in the company’s
leadership team and trust that with the right support it will continue to grow
from strength to strength, returning real value to all its shareholders
including my good self.”
The Emir was also quoted as having
said, “It is my belief that they have put the past behind them and are looking
forward to working together to create greater success stories.
“As Nigerians, we must protect
our local industries and ultimately the development of this great nation and so
I am excited by what this means for the company and Nigeria as a whole.
‘’The development of the Nigerian
economy is hinged on local participation; it is, therefore, an imperative that
as a people, we come together to make indigenous participation and success a
reality.
“I have watched Wale Tinubu from
his days in Ocean and Oil and I am extremely proud of his growth and the
company he has built. Oando is proudly a Nigerian company whose impact has been
positively felt by every Nigerian.
‘’The Company is evidence of the
progress we have made from an IOC led sector to one that is thriving with a mix
of indigenous and international players.
“I call on AlhajiMangal and Wale
Tinubu to see themselves as partners focused on achieving one goal; attainable
only if they have confidence and trust in one another.”
However, Oando added: ‘’Following
the Peace Accord and declaration of his substantial shareholding, the Company
has encouraged him to exercise his rights as a shareholder by having more
oversight of the Company’s affairs; the belief is that this will enable him
gain a better understanding of the Company’s business development plans,
initiatives and operations.”
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