Alavin Retracts Viral Video Against Godson, Says Public Should Disregard Earlier Claims

Nigerian content creator Emmanuel Jakpa, popularly known as Alavin, has withdrawn a viral video connected to the ongoing controversy involving businessman and social media influencer Uyi Godson Agho, widely known as Godson.

The development comes days after Godson publicly denied allegations that he defrauded fellow influencer Clement Akpobome Ogudu, also known as IsokoBoy (ISB), of ₦100 million. Godson maintained that the dispute stemmed from a business disagreement that had been wrongly portrayed as fraud.

In a video statement released on Sunday, Alavin said the recording he made on June 28, 2026, did not accurately reflect the facts of the situation and urged the public to ignore it.

"The content of the video is not true. I hereby make this video as a rejoinder and urge the general public to disregard the earlier video being posted online by one Mr. Richie," he said.

Alavin further alleged that Richie continued to circulate the earlier video because of a previous personal disagreement with Godson.

"Whatever Richie is posting and saying is out of jealousy and the issue he had previously with Godson."

He also insisted that his latest statement was made of his own free will and reaffirmed that he remains on good terms with Godson.

"I am not making this video under duress. We are all friends."

The latest twist follows a petition submitted by Godson's lawyer, C. C. Ezenwa, Esq., to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command. In the petition, Godson denied any fraudulent conduct, describing the dispute as one arising from a clothing business reportedly worth about ₦320 million.

He also alleged that IsokoBoy, Alavin and others confronted him at his residence, recorded him while he was unclothed and later circulated the footage online alongside claims that he had defrauded his business associate.

The dispute continues to attract attention on social media, with conflicting accounts from those involved, while legal proceedings are expected to determine the facts surrounding the case.

Opinion:

Alavin's retraction highlights the importance of verifying facts before making public accusations, particularly in disputes that can damage reputations. While social media often amplifies controversies within minutes, allegations involving financial transactions should ultimately be resolved through credible investigations and the legal process rather than public opinion. Until all the facts are established, caution is necessary in drawing conclusions about those involved.