Nigerian music executive, Ubi Franklin, has publicly refuted viral social media claims alleging that he stole a luxury wristwatch during singer Davido’s recent wedding in Miami, Florida.
The allegations surfaced on Wednesday after a blog published a report accusing Franklin of theft, sparking widespread reactions and speculation across various online platforms.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Franklin strongly denied the accusation, describing it as “completely false and misleading.”
“I am aware of the recent rumours circulating on social media linking me to an alleged theft,” he wrote.
“Let me state clearly that these claims are entirely baseless. I did not steal anything.”
Franklin went on to clarify what transpired during the high-profile wedding weekend. According to him, a man named Benny had approached him with an offer to sell a wristwatch.
“After examining the watch and confirming some details about its previous ownership, I decided not to buy it, as I wanted to avoid any possible complications,” he explained.
“I made that decision known to Benny directly.”
He added that later, during the church service at the wedding, Benny sent his brother to deliver a different wristwatch, which Franklin agreed to purchase and paid for in full.
“Due to the hectic nature of the wedding events, I was briefly in possession of both watches. I ended up wearing the one that was sent to me through his brother,” Franklin said.
He further explained that he left Miami immediately after the wedding to travel back to Nigeria for his sister’s funeral preparations. It was while he was mid-flight that Benny reached out to him about the earlier watch.
“I want to be absolutely clear: I am not a thief. I have never stolen from anyone,” he asserted.
“I legally purchased the wristwatch and paid Benny in full.”
Franklin also noted that Benny had already debunked the theft rumours earlier that day, lending further credibility to his side of the story.
Calling it “an extremely difficult and sensitive time” for him and his family, Franklin concluded by urging the public to respect his privacy, emphasizing that this would be his final public comment on the matter.
