MC JOVIAL, RICHARDS CONTINENTAL HOTEL TOP ACT FACES SCANDAL ..... Accused Of Betrayal, Cheating

Emuobosa Osika (Cfr) "MC JOVIAL"

"The actions of MC Jovial, according to residents of the very popular ancient town of Sapele, was distasteful and a total betrayal of trust reposed upon him by the Management of Richards Continental Hotel that had made him a brand to reckon with," residents cry out.

..... Say "MC Jovial purportedly smuggled over 20 bottles of Jameson drinks and other wines into the venue of the event wherein, he placed them on tables and sold these assorted and expensive drinks including prepared meals to VIP's with the pretence that the drinks and food came from the Hotel bar and kitchen". 

A Sapele based comedian popularly known as MC Jovial has attracted the wrath of fans and sponsors following allegations trailing him, describing as a "betrayal and cheat" after an event held on April 1, 2025, tagged "Open Laughter" that is organized annually at the very popular and prestigious RICHARDS CONTINENTAL HOTEL SAPELE.

According to trending information, the Management of the Richards Continental Hotel Sapele has over a decade, provided the entertainer; Emuobosa Osika (Cfr) otherwise known with the stage name, "MC Jovial", the platform of using the hotel to showcase his talents with the annual hosting of the "Open Laughter" and with some accruing benefits that follows the relationship. 

Available information disclosed that at the last event which took place on April 1, 2025, MC Jovial purportedly engaged in very unscrupulous acts that strongly negates against the policies of the Richards Continental Hotel Sapele. The actions of MC Jovial, according to residents of the very popular ancient town of Sapele, was distasteful and a total betrayal of trust reposed upon him by the Management of Richards Continental Hotel that had made him a brand to reckon with.

An inside sources revealed that during the April 1 Show, "MC Jovial purportedly smuggled over 20 bottles of Jameson drinks and other wines into the venue of the event wherein, he placed them on tables and sold these assorted and expensive drinks including prepared meals to VIP's with the pretence that the drinks and food came from the Hotel bar and kitchen". 

"This act falls counter to the policies of the Richards Continental Hotel Sapele that disallows customers and visitors alike from brining in food and drinks into the premises." The insider source further disclosed.

"When discovered by the vigilant security personnel and reported to the management, who threatened to stop the show from continuing, MC Jovial went on his knees begging for forgiveness. He confessed that two of his female associates had sold the shame of an idea to cheat and defraud the hotel, to him."

The act received a very high level of condemnation, according to society watchers in Sapele, saying such ignoble activities are capable of making others  suffer for crimes they know nothing about. Not only that, it's an act of betrayal of  trust to the management of the hotel that has provided huge support; financially and otherwise 

A prominent promoter in Sapele who asked not to be named, stated that the management of Richards Continental Hotel Sapele handled the unfortunate and despicable act lightly as he would have had the entertainer arrested for cheating and betraying the trust of his benefactors.

"This wicked act is totally unacceptable and unfair to a man who has consistently  supported your dreams and talent for more than a decade", he said.

He however warned others who may want to tow a similar path to desist as it impact negatively on others, stressing that it's only people without conscience that would think of biting the fingers that feeds them. It's a very grievous offence to God and humanity.

Attempts to contact the Chief Executive of the Richards Continental Hotel Sapele to hear what further actions the hotel management is taking to further future reoccurrence, proved abortive as our Correspondent was told he was unavailable to speak with the press as at the time of filing this report.