Ordinarily, I do not get involved in name calling and mud slinging, neither do I attack people nor try to defame their personalities, in the course of my political journey.
I have also avoided replying cheap, wicked or malicious blackmails publicly or openly in the same irresponsible manner they are thrown at me. Anyone who has followed my corporate and political life knows that I always stay on issues, with my focus on finding solutions to societal challenges and ameliorating the people’s suffering.
I do, however, need to clarify issues, especially when a third party is involved. This is the case recently where my name has been mentioned in a malicious and cheap blackmail against one of Nigeria’s best Television presenters, Mr. Rufai Oseni,who has stood sternly for what is right and has challenged me fearlessly on some occasions while speaking truth to power .
I have recently been mentioned to have bribed Mr Rufai Oseni by financially sponsoring the burial of his father.
Let me state clearly that this is a categorical lie from the pit of hell. Everyone who understands my life will attest to the fact that I do not give anyone money to promote my name. I have never monetarily induced any journalist to speak or write in my favour.
When I am invited to birthday celebrations or funerals, people know that I do attend. Countless journalists, media personnel, the less priviledged, the wealthy etc, have all invited me to their occassions, and they will attest to the fact that I honour such invitations, especially when people are grieving. As it is obtainable in Igbo tradition, I always attend such events with some gifts, to support the celebrant.
I have never been to Rufai’s village. Even as at the point of writing this, I do not know where he is from.
One then wonders why people could decide to tarnish other people’s image for no justifiable reason. To those involved in such evil endeavours, I wish them well and pray God to have mercy on them.
I still maintain that our focus in Nigeria should be about rescuing the nation from the many challenges plaguing it. We should focus more on lifting people out of poverty. There are millions of Nigerians who do not know where their next meal will come from. We have millions of unemployed youths in their productive age. Finding solutions to these challenges should command our attention, for the progress of our nation – and that is what I remain committed to.
