Gentlemen of the Press,
It is pertinent to address you this morning, in response to the misinformation in a section of the media, in relation to the arrest of fuel smugglers made by the Nigerian Navy, on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024.
It has come to our attention that our friends in the media mistakenly associated our beach with these illegal activities; however, the arrest was made at a house located at 3 Silverbird Road, Ilasan, Lekki.
Upon thorough verification, including a visitation by our management delegation to the specified location, it has been confirmed this location does not share any geographical proximity with Elegushi Private Beach.
This inaccurate representation has already begun casting unwarranted aspersions on our establishment’s reputation, potentially harming our business operations and the legacy of the families connected to it.
The impact of this report, if left uncorrected, could have severe implications not only on our business but also on the trust and safety perceptions of our esteemed guests. The essence of journalism hinges on the accuracy and integrity of the information disseminated to the public.
When errors occur, especially of this magnitude, it is imperative they are swiftly and publicly corrected to prevent misinformation from spreading.
We understand that mistakes can happen; however, the implications of not accurately reporting news can be far-reaching. It is under this premise that we formally request an immediate retraction of the mention of Elegushi Private Beach in relation to the aforementioned illegal activities.
Please be informed that we are prepared to take legal action to defend the reputation of Elegushi Private Beach if these corrections are not made promptly. We believe it is in our mutual interest to resolve this matter amicably and without recourse to
legal proceedings.