Drama as Timi Dakolo Calls Out Tinubu’s Aide O’tega Ogra Over Alleged Unpaid Debt
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter Timi Dakolo has stirred up online drama after publicly calling out O’tega Ogra, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Digital Media and Strategy, over what appears to be an unpaid debt.
The award-winning artist took to the social platform X (formerly Twitter) to demand that the presidential aide pick up his calls and settle a pending obligation. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Timi Dakolo Goes Public
In a short but pointed tweet that immediately caught public attention, Timi Dakolo wrote:
“Mr @otegaogra please pick your calls. I did my job.”
Although the post didn’t specify the nature of the “job” or the amount involved, many fans and online commentators interpreted it as a clear reference to an unpaid professional engagement — possibly linked to a performance, campaign appearance, or creative service.
Within minutes, the tweet began trending under #TimiDakolo and #OtegaOgra, drawing mixed reactions across Nigerian social media.
Public Reactions Flood In
While some users sided with the singer, urging Ogra to “do the needful,” others cautioned Dakolo for taking the issue public without first exhausting private means of resolution.
One user wrote, “If a presidential aide is owing an artist and ignoring calls, that’s shameful. Pay people for their work!”
Another countered, saying, “Timi Dakolo should have reached out privately before going online. This might just be a misunderstanding.”
So far, O’tega Ogra has not issued any official response to the allegation or addressed the social media uproar.
Background on the Individuals Involved
Timi Dakolo, known for hit songs like “Great Nation,” “Iyawo Mi,” and “Everything (Amen),” is respected not just for his music but for his outspokenness on issues of integrity, leadership, and fairness.
O’tega Ogra, on the other hand, is one of the top media aides in President Tinubu’s administration, widely recognized for his strategic communication roles and long-standing experience in corporate and government communications.
The tension between the two figures — one from entertainment, the other from government — has added a political undertone to what might otherwise have been a simple payment dispute.
Fans Await Clarification
As of press time, neither Timi Dakolo nor O’tega Ogra has provided further details about the alleged transaction. However, the singer’s tweet continues to gain traction, with Nigerians on social media calling for transparency and accountability, especially when government officials are involved in private dealings.
Some users have also urged Dakolo to share screenshots or proof of the engagement if the issue remains unresolved.
Possible Legal or PR Implications
If verified, the alleged unpaid debt could raise questions about how public officials handle private business transactions. For Timi Dakolo, the move to go public may serve as both a strategic pressure tactic and a statement against exploitation in Nigeria’s creative industry — a sector often criticized for late or unpaid fees to artists and performers.
What’s Next
As the controversy unfolds, fans are watching closely to see whether O’tega Ogra will respond publicly or settle the matter quietly behind the scenes.
For now, one thing is clear: Timi Dakolo’s tweet has reignited conversations around artists’ rights, fair compensation, and professional accountability — even at the highest levels of power.
