EXCLUSIVE: Rema Accused Of Ordering Police Arrest Of Woman In Contract Dispute As Officers Collect ₦1.1million Bail, Remand Victim
Summary: An interior decorator, Ms. Amaka Obasi — who runs The Arden Lifestyle Company — has accused Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor (Rema) of instigating her arrest over a contract dispute. She says officers at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos demanded ₦7 million then accepted ₦1.1 million as 'bail' and later secured a remand order while she was allegedly kept out of contact. 0
Background: the contract and alleged non-payment
According to documents and sources obtained by SaharaReporters, Amaka and Rema signed a Design Services Agreement dated April 4, 2025. Amaka says she built a studio and additional items — including a water tank — at Rema's request but was not paid for the work. The reporting alleges the musician later introduced additional items not in the original agreement and refused payment despite repeated demands. 2
Timeline of events (as reported)
- April 4, 2025 — Design Services Agreement executed between Rema and Amaka. 3
- August 30, 2025 — Amaka was reportedly lured to a reconciliation meeting and was arrested by FCID, Alagbon, Lagos. 4
- Police allegedly first demanded ₦7,000,000 but later accepted ₦1,105,000 / ₦1.1m as bail. The payment was said to be routed to a POS operator commonly used by the officers. 5
- After being released on payment, Amaka was allegedly instructed to keep her phone off and appear to remain in custody so that Rema would believe she was still detained. 6
- While her lawyer was briefly away, police are reported to have procured a remand order and kept her in detention pending October (the reporting states the remand would last until October). 7
- Amaka filed a Fundamental Rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court, Lagos — Suit No. FHC/L/CV/1775/25 — naming the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigerian Police, Divine Ikubor (Rema), and Sean Okeke as respondents. She is seeking declarations and damages. 8
Legal action and reliefs sought
In the Federal High Court application, Amaka asks for:
- Declarations that her constitutional rights to personal liberty, freedom of movement and dignity were violated (Sections 35, 36, 43–45 of the 1999 Constitution and Articles 5 & 6 of the African Charter). 9
- A declaration that the dispute between the parties is civil/contractual and outside police jurisdiction. 10
- An order restraining the police from further arresting, inviting or detaining her at the instance of the musician. 11
- Monetary claims including special damages of ₦1,105,000 (the money she says was taken), general damages of ₦50,000,000, and costs of action of ₦5,000,000. 12
Notable quotes from the reporting
Other reporting excerpts describe repeated attempts by Amaka’s lawyers to reschedule interviews on medical grounds and the police’s alleged refusal to accept the court processes served as part of the fundamental rights suit. 14
Key people named in the report
- Ms. Amaka Obasi — Applicant; owner of The Arden Lifestyle Company (interior decorator/contractor). 15
- Divine Ikubor (Rema) — 3rd Respondent (accused of instigating police action). 16
- Mr. Sean Okeke — 4th Respondent. 17
- Police officers named (in reporting): CSP Lasisi Babatunde (PA to AIG), ASP Kenneth Precious Okoh, and AIG Margaret Ochalla — identified as part of the team allegedly involved. 18
Analysis: why this matters
This report raises multiple legal and human-rights questions: whether police powers were misused to resolve what appears to be a civil contract dispute; whether extortion or improper collection of money occurred; whether the remand order was procured appropriately; and whether an individual's health and fundamental rights were respected while in police custody. If substantiated, the allegations could amount to abuse of process and breaches of constitutional rights. 19
Unanswered questions / next steps
- Has Rema or his team issued any public response or denial? (Not contained in the cited reporting.) 20
- Have the police produced the remand warrant and the legal rationale for converting a civil dispute into a criminal investigation? (The report says the police obtained a remand; documentary proof would be important.) 21
- Will the Federal High Court schedule hearings for Suit No. FHC/L/CV/1775/25 and what interim orders (if any) will the court make? 22
Sources & further reading
This article is based on reporting and documents obtained by SaharaReporters. For the original reporting and full documents cited, see SaharaReporters' coverage. 23