Mark Ronson’s uncle ‘said ‘”lock up the petty cash” in front of Nigerian manager’
THE tycoon uncle of superstar DJ Mark Ronson allegedly said in front of a Nigerian manager: “Let’s just make sure we lock up the petty cash.”
Tycoon Gerald Ronson is accused of mocking Ishaq Mohammed during a visit to an £89million luxury tower block he owns.
The property magnate, 82, allegedly told him he might not be up to his job because of the level of corruption in his native Nigeria.
He was said to have gone on to tell a meeting to lock up the petty cash, leaving Mr Mohammed “visibly shocked and mortified”.
The claims emerged as the 36-year-old sued property management firm Rendall & Rittner for unfair dismissal and victimisation on the grounds of race.
He says the incident happened at The Heron, a central London block where penthouses sell for £10million.
Mr Mohammed says the comments became a standing joke among bosses.
He told an employment tribunal in London: “I was not in an equal position to be able to challenge a powerful client such as Mr Ronson.”
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He says he was forced out of his £4,700-a-month job in June 2020. Rendall & Rittner denies liability and said he was dismissed for poor performance.
Mr Ronson, who is not a party to the case, said it was regrettable he was being dragged into it.