PRESS CONFERENCE: Clarification by the Family of Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki on Defamatory Allegations by Obalowu Olaitan
The Seriki Gambari Descendants Youth Forum, under the leadership of its President, Abdullah Bukola Seriki, convened a press conference today to address and debunk a defamatory statement recently made on Diamond FM by one Obalowu, also known as olaitan. The statement alleged that Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahyah Seriki had abandoned his family—a claim the family has firmly described as false and politically motivated.
Speaking on behalf of the family, the Secretary of the Forum, Amuda Abdulhafeez Seriki, emphasized that the allegation is a misrepresentation of the truth. He provided evidence of the Ambassador’s significant contributions to both the Seriki Gambari family and the larger Gambari community.
According to him, “The claims made by Olaitan are clearly driven by political interests and do not reflect the reality of Ambassador Seriki’s relationship with his family or his commitment to our community. We urge the public to disregard the statement entirely.”
The Forum’s Treasurer, Mallam Umar Ibrahim Seriki, also addressed the media. He highlighted several developmental projects spearheaded or facilitated by Ambassador Yahyah Seriki, including the interlocking of roads within the Gambari community and the invitation of top dignitaries—such as His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq—for the laying of the foundation stone of the Gambari Central Mosque.
Mallam Umar further disclosed that Ambassador Seriki donated a brand new Highlander SUV to the incumbent Seriki Gambari as a gesture of support and respect for the family’s leadership. “His philanthropy extends beyond the immediate family to the wider community,” he said.
Mallam AbdulGaniyy Seriki, another respected member of the family, added that Ambassador Seriki has provided numerous empowerment opportunities, educational scholarships, and employment for youths within the family and the community at large. “He has shown time and again that his commitment is not limited to ceremonial roles but to real, impactful development,” he noted.
It was also revealed that Ambassador Seriki is the founder and major sponsor of the Seriki Gambari Descendants Youth Forum. He continues to support its operations and recently pledged to donate a coaster bus to further assist the Forum’s outreach and development initiatives. “He is a man of his word, and we have no doubt that this promise, like others before it, will be fulfilled,” added Mallam Umar.
In closing, the entire family issued a call to the family of Obalowu to caution their son and discourage any further attempts to disrupt the unity and peace within the Seriki Gambari family of Ilorin They reiterated their full support for Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahyah Seriki and called on the public to ignore the malicious rumors circulating about him.
“We, the Seriki Gambari family of Ilorin, stand solidly behind Ambassador Seriki. He is our pride, our ambassador, and a worthy representative of our heritage,” the statement concluded.
Dignitaries Present at the Press Conference:
Abdullah Bukola Seriki – Youth President
Amuda Abdulhafeez Seriki – Youth Secretary
Umar Ibrahim Seriki – Youth Treasurer
Abdulganiyu Olarewaju Seriki
Abdullahi Olamilekan Seriki
Ibrahim Seriki
Yusuf Bukola
Abdulmumeen Seriki