British media, spearheaded by the Daily Mail, sensationally connected Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s visit to Nigeria to a purported $20 million money laundering case involving the Chairman and founder of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, whom the newspaper controversially described as a “fugitive.”
The report from the Daily Mail alleged that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were received in Nigeria by Onyema, who is facing federal indictment in the United States over accusations of orchestrating a complex $20 million money laundering and bank fraud scheme. This development has added a layer of intrigue and controversy to the high-profile visit.
Just days before this report, another British media outlet, the Mirror, highlighted internal royal family tensions, suggesting that Prince William, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge, was reportedly furious over his brother Harry’s visit to Nigeria with Meghan Markle. This familial discord adds yet another dimension to the public’s perception of the visit.
The Daily Mail’s characterization of Onyema as a fugitive has sparked debate, especially given his prominent status in Nigeria as the founder of one of the country’s largest airlines. The allegations have not only cast a shadow over the royal visit but have also ignited discussions about media bias and the portrayal of international figures in the press.
These reports come amid a broader context of scrutiny and sensationalism surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s activities and affiliations. The ongoing saga of their separation from royal duties and subsequent ventures continues to captivate and divide public opinion, both in the UK and globally.
