Femi Gbajabiamila, majority leader
of the house of representative, has defended his much talked about car gift to
his wife.
The lawmaker’s Mercedes Benz
G-Wagon gift to his wife on her 50th birthday turned heads on social media.
Reacting in a statement on
Thursday, Gbajabiamila said he saved for “a couple of years” to buy his wife
the luxury vehicle.
He said the presentation was
meant to be a family affair, however, it was delayed and arrived when guests
were already around.
”I took the decision far back to
present her with a significant gift, she was totally unaware of, to convey in
part, the debt of my gratitude for her standing by me through thick and thin,”
he said.
“I could never be half the man I
am today without her support and unbelievable understanding.
“Truly, the monetary value of any
gift, real or imagined, pales in significance when I consider how much of a
rock and pillar she has been to me.
“As a public officer, one must be
held to a higher standard.
“But I would rather want it to be
seen as what it is; an expression of appreciation of deep love for my wife of
almost thirty years, rather than one of flamboyance.”
Gbajabiamila said he remains
committed to his values and towards improving the lives of his constituents and
Nigerians.
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What a mistake. I think what he meant to say is that he saved for a couple of weeks, instead of a couple of years
ReplyDeleteWhat a mistake. I think what he meant to say is that he saved for a couple of weeks, instead of a couple of years
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