Abuja-based businesswoman Aisha Achimugu has said she is unbothered by the things said about her over her lavish 50th birthday celebration in the Caribbean island of Grenada.
Last week, Achimugu, who turned 50 on January 22, hosted a seven-day celebration in the small island country of Grenada.
The events saw guests alternate between Calivigny Island and Silversand, an exotic five-year-old seven-star luxury resort located at Grand Anse Beach.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was among guests who attended the events which kicked off on January 16.
Achimugu, whose husband Sulaiman Achimugu died in 2020 from COVID-19 complications, is said to have spent nearly $1 million (more than N1 billion) to rent the island for an entire week.
Reacting to the fuss created by the party, including the governor’s attendance, Achimugu said in a statement that she does not “give a hoot”, according to Premium Times on Saturday.
The statement said, “Good evening, everyone, lovers of mine. This is not an official thank you all for being there for me and coming to Grenada. It is a very tough time. It was a moment for me to thank everyone whom I should be concerned over the pleasant media help about this famous Aisha.
“And I want to congratulate myself for being the most popular person in the entire world, apart from the Gaza and Israeli fight, I guess something that’s most popular on the news globally. I give God the glory, and I thank God for my life. And for those who have genuinely shown concern over the media, I want to assure you that I’m well, I’m in a high spirit.
“I really don’t give a hoot. I’m doing me; I’ve always done me, a happy soul, doing what makes me happy.
“And again, celebrating people who love me, genuinely love me, who have always been there for me in the last 50 years and even less, but feels like they’ve known me all my life. I thank you all. Thank you to everyone who has called me privately, those who have shown concern on the platform, and even those who have been quiet about it and praying in their own time. I want to say I’m extremely, extremely very grateful.
“But I want to assure you all that this girl is moving ahead. I’m having a great time, and I’ll continue to have a great time and have a ball today, tomorrow, and Sunday for those of you who are going to be around. And for those who are genuinely not concerned, I love you all.
“For those who are a player of what it is, I love you all. It’s just me, Aisha Achimugu, and I remain me, continue to shine, I continue to do me, and I’m not doing anyone else. And I’m all not politically about it.”
The managing director/CEO of Felak Concept Group held an event at Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on Friday, January 26 in commemoration of her birthday. There will also be a dinner party at the International Conference Centre in Abuja on Saturday from 8:30 pm.
Achimugu added in her statement, “So, relate my message to those outside who are also calling you to show their concern and tell them that this young lady here is just starting, and they will hear more of me.
“I’ve not been in a media space, but since they’ve made it a duty for me to do that, I promise you’ll see more of my face in the media. So, in a lighter mode, just to let you know, I’m happy and looking forward to today.
“My most exciting moment is my charity ball, ten years of self, and then tomorrow to party and shut Nigeria down again. So I will give them things to talk about. Thank you. Thank you for the entire week. God bless you, and I look forward to seeing you and celebrating with you again. Thank you very much. Bye.”
