By Linus Akomolafe
Ikoyi Club 1938 Lagos, has suspended Modupe Alakija, husband of billionaire businesswoman, Folorunsho Alakija, over alleged assault on club member.
Mr Alakija reportedly slapped a member of the club whom he accused of disrespecting him leading to a scuffle between the duo within the club.
The club announced the suspension of the 72-year-old on Tuesday and it Modupeis expected to run till November 30, 2022.
In a circular signed by the Honorary Secretary of Ikoyi Club, Bamidele Ibironke, Alakija’s conduct was injurious to the interest of the Club, violating Rule 9(C) of the Club’s Rule Book.
“This suspension takes effect from Decemebr 1″, 2021 to November 30 2022,” the circular read.
Mr Alakija’s wife is Nigeria’s first female billionaire, and the founder of Famfa Oil.
An oil mogul, Mrs Alakija made the Forbes Black Billionaires List in 2019, with a net worth of $1.1 billion.
Mr Alakija is the chairman of FAMFA Oil, a company founded by his wife.
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