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Dettol Suspends Airing Of Latest Funke Akindele Commercial
Dettol Nigeria has suspended the airing of it’s commercial featuring thespian Funke Akindele.
Since the actress’s arrest, the organization has opted to go with an older commercial preaching the health advantage of using the brand.
This follow criticisms that has trailed the actress following her violation of the lockdown of Lagos State, Ogun State and Abuja ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Reacting to the arrest of it’s ambassador, Dettol Nigeria took to Twitter to state it’s position on the violation.
A statement read in part: “As a responsible organization, Dettol Nigeria does not condone any breach of the guidelines on Covid-19 and are concerned about the turn of events.”
Recall that Akindele was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for hosting a party to celebrate her husband’s birthday despite presidential order restricting movement and public gathering.
Confirming the arrest of the actress, Lagos State Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, stated that the actress had been taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba.
“Yes, we have arrested Funke Akindele and we are looking for the others. She has been taken to SCID,” Elkana stated.
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