We read with amusement the contents of an online publication by Kristina Reports on the above subject matter. As leaders of thought of the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House of Finima, we consider our frank response to this hazy narrative as thoughtful, needful and very important to set the records straight and consciously inform the public about the lies being peddled by someone with a penchant for spreading lies and misinformation capable of misleading and causing disunity in Finima.

We therefore state as follows:

1. That Golden Tobin’s submissions are not a representation of the generality of the Konibo-Ye-Awanta Tobin House of Finima. He represents a renegade and perpetually dissident faction of strange bedfellows of the Tobin House whose loyalty is neither to the House or Finima Community, or who, at best have made themselves “sponsored” agents of disunity.
2. Yes, there was indeed an MOU of convenience which was a goodwill gesture and brotherly hand of fellowship from the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House (owners of the land in discourse and all other lands in Finima) to the Doghubo (Attoni – Minor/Sub) and Konibo-Ye-Awanta (Tobin – Minor/Sub) to be afforded certain privileges therefrom regarding the erroneous and vociferous amount of money he claimed to have been paid by Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited as at then.
3. That Golden Tobin, from his submissions in the said online publication, just confirmed that, indeed, this MOU existed, yet claimed in court (during cross-examination) that the document was fake and the original which he could not produce. This goes to show the type of character that claims to represent the Tobin House.
4. That, yes, indeed Golden Tobin and his cohorts did ask the honourable Court for a declaration that invalidates the said MOU. Sadly, what they failed to tell the public is that, while they, as appellants, made this prayer, the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House, as defendants, also prayed the honourable Court for same relief. In fact, the judgement summarily notes that the claimants being the Tobins were not forced or deceived into signing the MOU but freely did so, and that since all the parties in the suit (both claimants and defendants) agree or no longer desire to be bound by the MOU, same was set aside but not on the ground of fraud as alleged by the claimants.
5. That, indeed, the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House is extremely glad that the honourable Court granted this prayer. It is a technical win for the BOBH. What this implies is that, prior to this position, that MOU would have been a tool/magic wand with which Tobin House could request for some privileges from the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House, and even be listened to. Sadly, this can no longer be the case because the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House would always respect the decision of this honourable Court and other courts of competent jurisdiction.
6. That the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House, despite being faced with a myriad of provocative quests, misguided and unfortunate outbursts from the likes of Golden Tobin, his cohorts and sponsors-at-large, will still work to ensure harmonious coexistence with other well-intentioned members of the Tobin House.
7. That the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House DOES NOT need the blessing and/or permission of the Tobin House as claimed to be represented by Golden Tobin when entering into any form of lease agreement with any individual or corporate body. There are loads of evidential pronouncements from courts of competent, coordinate and appellate jurisdiction declaring all lands in Finima, and all that appertains thereof and therefrom to be the sole preserve of the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House – Justice O. Inko-Tariah judgement in Suit No. (PHC/174/72). They forgot to also mention the latest pronouncement by the Honourable Justice S. Aprioku (PHC/227/2014), who noted that the issue of the founding of Finima land had since been settled in favour of the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House.
8. That Golden Tobin and his cohorts should immediately seek the face of God, repent and allow the Almighty God to use them for peace-making and community development.

Signed: Leaders of Thought in the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House and Finima.

Engr. Tamunofiniarisa Brown Sir Tamunotonye Martins Brown