SAN FRANCISCO, January 02, (THEWILL) – Popular Nigerian bank, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), which came under fire after news broke that the Managing Director, Adam Nuru, allegedly had an affair with a subordinate, Moyo Thomas, which produced two kids, has reacted.
According to reports, Moyo had opened up to her husband that she was leaving Nigeria for the United States with the kids only to announce to him in America that he is not the father of their two children.
This revelation left her husband, Tunde depressed but he later recovered. The couples separated and Tunde tried to pick up the pieces of his life again, but he was unsuccessful.
Heart broken, Tunde trudged on and was supposed to even remarry but this was not to be as he suffered a cardiac arrest and died just two days before his introduction to his fiancée.
This development sparked outrage and more than 400 people have already signed a petition calling for the sacking of Adam Nuru.
The petition addressed to Mr Godwin Emefiele, governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the FCMB’s board, disclosed the case was“an unjustifiable economic oppression by the elites against the less privileged in the society”.
The petition caller for a proper investigation into the matter, saying that the MD had been trying to sweep the “unethical conduct” under the carpet.
The petition read: “This is a case of gross misconduct based on ethical grounds and an unjustifiable economic oppression by the elites (Adam Nuru) against the less privileged in the society.
“The MD has been doing everything possible to sweep this case under the carpet. We implore the Central Bank of Nigeria as the apex regulator and the board of FCMB to investigate this scandal for the integrity of the bank and Nigerian banking industry.”
In a swift reaction, the bank in a statement disclosed that a probe by the bank’s board would commence immediately.
It read: “We are aware of several stories circulating across several media platforms about our bank’s Managing Director, Adam Nuru, a former employee Ms Moyo Thomas and her deceased ex- husband, Mr Tunde Thomas.
“While this is a personal matter, the tragedy of the death of Mr Tunde Thomas and the allegations of unethical conduct, require the banks board to conduct a review of what transpired, any violations of our code of ethics and the adequacy of these code of conduct ethics. This will be done immediately.
“We enjoin all our stakeholders to bear with us as we conduct this review and to please respect the various families involved.”
However, some Nigerians on social media have taken to the micro-blogging platform to express themselves concerning the matter.
THEWILL captures some of their views as shown below:
itsmrwhitemusic@itsmrwhitemusic wrote: “This is sad. Late Tunde Thomas Died After His Wife Confessed To Him That Her Boss At FCMB, Adam Nuru Is The Father of Their Only Two Kids. Tunde Thomas (alias Tunde Gentle), 45, died about two weeks ago from heartbreak.”
TD Cole Esq. @BolanleCole wrote: “(Nee Ojo), a useless an unconscionable adulterer was engaged in an office romance with her MD, a relationship that was well known throughout the organization as the lack of shame and decorum in both lovebirds made them to get carried away and to throw caution to the wind.”
“FCMB, an organization without proper rules or governance looked the other way while the open and unprofessional romance was going on between the MD and a subordinate staff of the same organization, a married woman. The MD, Adam Nuru, who was supposed to be the chief.”
Daniel Regha@DanielRegha wrote: “What happened to Tunde was unfortunate & unfair, he shouldn’t have allowed that lead him into depression; RIP to his soul. That being said. @BolanleCole saying “FCMB is an organization without proper rules or governance” is just a misguided hate speech, leave the bank out of it.”
felix kalu@ofelixkalu3 wrote: “If you don’t understand what code of corporate governance is pls FEM. @DanielRegha. The bank FCMB is an institution that Adam Nuru represent as the MD. Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Internal Control etc are all duties of the Executive Management which Adam Nuru is one.”
Gimba Kakanda@gimbakakanda wrote: “This trending story of Tunde Thomas and the FCMB MD, is it true as told? Because I can’t wrap my mind around it.”
Geskiya Wahala@Truthntrouble wrote: “Take a look at those kids, n take a look at Adam Nuru.”
Papi Jay@JohnMarsAuto wrote: “Problem no dey finish? If problem no dey finish, person no go rest? This Adam Nuru and Tunde story is very sad. DNA for every child should be made compulsory by the Govt. Cos d way we going.”
B h a d o o s k y @BhadmusAkeem wrote: “Those kids look like FCMB MD, Adam Nuru. Gene yen strong. May we not settle down with someone who will hurt us with their actions.”
Professional Beggar@ShedrachJamess wrote: “Poor Tunde had to pay with his life. Imagine finding out after 8yrs that the kids you’ve been raising aren’t yours after all. But look at these kids tho without any DNA tests, they look more of the #FCMB MD (Adam Nuru) than their foster father Tunde.”
Henry O #EndSARS@MrOnos147 wrote: “I have gone through that. FCMB thread on how it’s MD, Adam Nuru & former staff, Moyo caused the death of Tunde. However, the lesson won’t be complete without hearing from Adam Nuru & Moyo. I really need to know what prompted such evil. Meanwhile, how much is DNA Test?”
Comradeˢᵀ – #HardTruth@iAGB4REAL wrote: “Moyo Tunde FCMB staff romance with FCMB Boss, Adam Nuru produces 2 Kids. Tunde Thomas dies of depression bcos of his wife’s infidelity.. You all sign petition asking CBN to Sack the MD. Morals and Ethics are not the same. Stop getting emotional.”
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