Given the ever-competitive world of Nigeria?s business sector, with success breeding both admiration and envy, e-commerce magnate and Chairman of Zinox Computer Leo Stan Ekeh, for over 30 years, has led his company not only to prosperity but also to set the gold standard for excellence in the sector.

In a sector where shortcuts are tempting, Ekeh has consistently chosen the path of integrity. He has steered his company with an unwavering commitment to the highest standards.

Indeed, it is a stamp of honour for Ekeh who has always demonstrated his efforts to keep his honesty intact no matter the situation.

But as it?s often said, success breeds envy, hate and jealousy from low lives; amidst his legacy of purity and integrity comes a smear campaign. For Ekeh, the latter has unfortunately manifested in recent unfounded allegations that his company has been involved in a fraud against the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The story has been in circulation for some years now, and just when many thought it should have gone away with the wind a long time ago, it seems that the promoter of the alleged story, Benjamin Joseph, really has an axe to grind with the billionaire businessman. He seems determined and has done everything humanly possible to tarnish the hard-earned reputation of the foremost businessman.

However, Society Watch gathered that the man of inestimable value has described the story as blackmail and has remained unperturbed. (THISDAY)