Idowu Patrick
In the midst of the controversy surrounding Mohbad’s death, the African Council on Narcotics, ACON, advised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Wednesday to suspend Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, as its ambassador pending the completion of the investigation into Mohbad’s death.
In a statement, ACON President Rekpene Bassey claimed that the purpose of designating a brand ambassador is to demonstrate a good drive for the brand.
Bassey said: “However, as we await the outcome of the official security investigation into the case, it may be expedient to question the rationale for the engagement of one of those suspected to be the brains behind Mohbad’s death namely Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley as an ambassador of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Nigeria’s foremost anti-drug agency.
“Naira Marley hardly represents any strong positive social energy as can be seen in his public conduct and the character traits of the so-called Marlians modelling after him
“We, hereby, call upon the NDLEA to stand down that appointment so as not to create a wrong impression on the psyche of our youth, particularly at this time.”
