The Chief Operating Officer of Mr Taxi App, Austin Nnaemeka, has called out Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, for allegedly claiming ownership of the company.
He said contrary to Iyke’s claims, he was only contracted as a brand ambassador for the company but was relieved of his job after he started laying claims to the company.
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Nnaemeka revealed this while speaking with newsmen in Anambra on Friday.
Nnaemeka further described the award-winning actor as an impostor.
Nnaemeka said: “Jim Iyke is my friend, and I brought him in as a brand ambassador of the company, just like Rachael Okoli and other celebrities here, but he started asking questions that were out of his scope.
“He later started looking for a way to sway us into making him a shareholder, and then started parading himself as the owner of the company. He was warned once, and again, making it two times before we relieved him of his job.
“I am using the opportunity of this press conference to state emphatically that Mr Jim Iyke is not the owner of Mr Taxi, and has no contribution in the company, that is what I want to tell you today.”
Recall that Jim Iyke had earlier announced the launch of a taxi service that will begin operations in the South-Eastern states of Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Abia, and Ebonyi respectively. Read more here
He revealed that “Mr Taxi” has over 17 luxurious sedans and over 54 cars registered from other drivers adding that it is aimed at offering a comfortable and safer travel experience.
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Iyke had indicated that the taxi platform will be formally launched on October 5.
He wrote:
“On 5th October, we’re proud to launch a platform that provides chauffeur services for the people of South East, Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi states.
“This is just the beginning. Our goal is to expand the scope of operation to the South-South in a matter of a few months after takeoff.”
He added that an official launch would take place in Awka, Anambra State, with guest artists including Basketmouth and singer Timaya, among others in attendance.
