Abia Radio News<\/strong> reports that he narrated the incident during Tope Alabi\u2019s 55th birthday celebration, recalling how he had just bought a Mercedes-Benz V-Boot, proudly labeled \u201cOlolade Mr Money 1\u201d after the success of his film.<\/p>\nAt the time, Tope had informed him of her wedding plans and requested to use the car.<\/p>\n
Olaiya initially agreed but later changed his mind.<\/p>\n
He explained that his fear came from a recent experience in Ibadan, where the same car was stolen while he was promoting his movie.<\/p>\n
Although the vehicle was later recovered, the incident left him anxious and overprotective.<\/p>\n
When Tope called the day before the wedding, he avoided her calls and refused to release the car.<\/p>\n
Olaiya said he has since asked for forgiveness, but the guilt still haunts him.<\/p>\n
He said how life has since turned around, with Tope now owning multiple luxury cars while he struggles to buy one for himself.<\/p>\n
According to him, his decision was driven by fear, not malice, and he advised younger actors to think deeply before making choices that might leave lasting regrets.<\/p>\n
He said:\u00a0\u201cShe informed me about her wedding, and I had just bought a car\u2026 But after she left, I had a second thought: what if armed robbers snatched the car from them?<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cWhen I returned from Ibadan, Tope Alabi came to my house in Abeokuta and said: \u2018Big brother please we want to use your car for our wedding.\u2019 And I said no problem.<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cA day before the wedding, I stopped picking up Tope\u2019s calls. I didn\u2019t give her the car. I disappointed Tope Alabi.<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cMy anxiety stemmed from my recent theft experience in Ibadan.<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cIt was not out of malice, but fear of losing what I had just acquired and failing someone I considered a younger sister.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nMeanwhile, at her 55th birthday celebration, Tope Alabi received a Lexus SUV from her husband, Soji Alabi, marking another milestone in her journey.<\/p>\n
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