Kene Okonkwo, the daughter of billionaire businessman and Nestoil CEO Obi Jackson, has ignited a storm on social media after subtly targeting fellow billionaire Femi Otedola. This came shortly after her father emerged victorious in a legal battle that she alleged involved Otedola.
Kene Okonkwo's Instagram Post
Taking to Instagram, Kene shared a pointed remark: "A legacy is not by riding bikes abroad and paying blogs to publicise wealth that is so common." Her words were widely interpreted as a direct jab at Otedola, whom she accused of attempting to manipulate political systems to acquire property. In a more extensive post, she wrote:
"How do you explain to your children that you saw someone else's building and wanted it so bad you wasted your time, manipulating the political systems to try and take it but still lost. What a joke. If you like something so much, the time spent in launching books, why not use it to learn how the people who actually made it from scratch did it. We are and have always been confident because we don't take or envy what belongs to others; we build our own with dedication, time, hardwork and most importantly prayer."
Social Media Reactions
The post quickly went viral, with many users interpreting it as a bold swipe at Otedola. Some reactions included:
- toun_oreal: "Nothing concerns us- make Florence reply her."
- mz_lilianna: "Adabeke don’t mind them. That’s how the other bank tried to destroy Innoson. They will see Igbo businessmen that built their wealth from scratch without government help and get jealous."
- preciouseziwo: "Battle of the oils..Na engine oil i sabi oo??."
- mhiz_sheila01: "Nah cuppy go reply ?them no dey put mouth for them affair."
- xiexie__bosch: "Same way he short-changed Tony Elumelu. Yeye Femi."
- theopinionatedgirl_: "Is your father owing banks yes or no ???"
Background: Otedola's Cycling Controversy
Legit.ng previously reported that Femi Otedola responded online after social media users questioned whether he could enjoy cycling freely in Nigeria the same way he often does abroad. The businessman, who recently toured the Dangote refinery facility, had shared clips of himself cycling through serene roads during vacations outside the country. After the overseas clips surfaced, some Nigerians questioned why many wealthy elites enjoy calm and organised environments abroad while citizens continue to complain about insecurity and infrastructure challenges back home. An X user identified as @Nigeriangod_ challenged the billionaire directly: "Nigeria does not even have an enabling environment like this for him to ride his bicycle freely… Mr Femi Otedola I dare you to try riding your bicycle around Ikoyi or VI without any security details." Not long after, Otedola returned online with a fresh update. In a video shared on Monday, May 25, the billionaire was seen riding his bicycle through Eko Atlantic City along the Lagos coastline. The calm setting and open road quickly caught people's attention.
Otedola's Family Visit
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Otedola shared heartwarming pictures from his visit to his mother, Doja Otedola, in Epe, Lagos. The billionaire's pictures captured his cosy family home with turquoise walls, religious frames, family portraits, and custom pillows printed with his mother's image. The photos stirred up conversation online as Nigerians shared their observations.
