Woli Arole, Apa Call Out Ola Best Over Unpaid Ajo Contribution as Singer Relocates to Canada

Nigerian comedian-turned-prophet Woli Arole and actor Sanusi Izihaq, popularly known as Apa, have publicly confronted gospel singer Ola Best over an alleged unpaid monthly thrift contribution.

The controversy began after Woli Arole accused the singer of failing to pay money owed through an Ajo scheme, a rotating savings arrangement in which members make regular contributions and receive the pooled funds in turns.

In an Instagram post on Friday, Woli Arole said the group started the contribution in January and that he was scheduled to receive the August payout. He claimed his calls to Ola Best were unsuccessful and said he had seen indications that the singer was in Canada.

Woli Arole warned that he would publicly disclose the singer’s identity if the alleged debt was not settled. He also questioned why Ola Best’s phone number was unreachable after the singer reportedly shared a message about arriving safely from a journey.

Actor Apa, who said Woli Arole introduced him to the monthly thrift scheme, also spoke about the matter. He said he tried contacting the administrator of the contribution after seeing Woli Arole’s post but could not get through.

Ola Best later responded to the controversy in an Instagram video, asking Woli Arole not to take the matter further on social media. He confirmed that he had recently arrived in Canada and said he had been granted a two-year visa.

The singer asked for more time to settle the money, insisting that his relocation did not mean he intended to avoid his financial obligation. He also appealed to Woli Arole, whom he addressed as a father, to give him time to make the payment.

The public exchange has since drawn attention to the risks and disputes that can arise from informal savings arrangements, particularly when members relocate or become difficult to reach.