Famous Nigerian TV host has explained why the popular quiz programme Who Wants to Be a Millionaire finally ended.
Speaking on the KK Show, Edoho stated that the show’s main sponsor, which had funded the program for roughly ten years, was compelled to stop supporting it when the Federal Government levied a sizable punishment
He said that the company’s capacity to continue sponsoring the program was impacted by the financial strain imposed by the government’s punitive move.
He explained that the sponsor eventually informed the production team that it could no longer continue with the programme because it had to pay an “incredible sum of money” to the Federal Government.
“Who Wants to be a Millionaire sort of came to an end when our sponsor withdrew so I don’t know if I can mention brand names but our sponsor stayed with us for a decade sponsoring the show, then I think the Federal Government fined them based on some industry.
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I think it was like a punitive measure for one corporate thing but that affected the sponsorship of Who Wants to be a Millionaire.
“So they said hey guys we can’t do this anymore based on the fact that we have to pay an incredible sum of money back to the Federal Government,” Edoho said.
Earlier in May, Frank Edoho refuted claims of infidelity, financial neglect, and domestic abuse brought by his former wife, Sandra Edoho.
Sandra had posted several allegations regarding the dissolution of their marriage on social media.
She posted pictures of physical wounds and bruises, private chat logs, and in-depth accounts of a poisonous home life.
During a physical fight, Frank allegedly attacked her with a dumbbell, threatening to disfigure her so no other man would find her beautiful.
She said that she had to leave their married house as a result of the incident.
In a statement released on Thursday amid public backlash, Frank described the allegations as false and an orchestrated attempt to damage his reputation.
He said he would not engage in a public contest over the claims but would address them through legal channels where facts prevail.
