I Saved Up To Buy My Wife Her G-Wagon- Femi Gbajabiamila Responds To Critics

Date: 31-05-2018 11:31 pm (5 years ago) | Author: Dammy Olutayo
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Femi Gbajabiamila, a member of the House of Representatives, has defended his much talked about car gift to his wife. The lawmaker trended on social media after a photo and video of a brand new Benz G-Wagon he got his wife for her 50th birthday surfaced online.

Reacting in a statement today, Gbajabiamila said he saved for “a couple of years” to buy his wife the luxury vehicle.

Part of his statement reads… “My attention has been drawn to the extensive reports especially on social media regarding the presentation of a gift to my wife and best friend in celebration of her 50th birthday anniversary."

Naturally I had anticipated this occasion for quite a while and prepared by saving up for it in the last couple of years. 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 to her for standing by me through ‘thick and thin’. I could never have been 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.

“The presentation of the gift contrary to public perception, was to be a family affair in our home but it suffered some delays finally arriving when a number of guests were in to celebrate with my wife. It still would have remained a private affair, but I guess we underestimated the power of social media and very excited friends."

“Having said this, I understand and appreciate the reaction of the public. As a public official, one must be held to a higher standard. My action was not meant to offend sensibilities and I regret that it did."

“Being a leader in many spheres, I can very well understand the optics of it. But I would rather want it to be seen as what it is-an expression of deep appreciation and love for my wife of almost thirty years, rather than one of flamboyance."

“I remain truly committed to my values of improving lives for my constituents and Nigerians at large. As the records will show, I have consistently expended much more in achieving this goal especially within my constituency, than I spend on my wife.”

Posted: at 31-05-2018 11:31 PM (5 years ago) | Upcoming
- ficull at 1-06-2018 12:57 AM (5 years ago)
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Liar
Posted: at 1-06-2018 12:57 AM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- slimber at 1-06-2018 12:59 AM (5 years ago)
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Okooo I don hear you
Posted: at 1-06-2018 12:59 AM (5 years ago) | Hero
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- vimak at 1-06-2018 06:34 AM (5 years ago)
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Each time i see the faces of all these thieves on my phone i 'll quickly open my wallet to see if  my PVC  is still there !2019 loading..
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- cypanyahucha at 1-06-2018 08:04 AM (5 years ago)
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Save? How and when? How much is your legitimate salary as a civil servant? Abeg shift one corner.
Posted: at 1-06-2018 08:04 AM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- nature7888 at 1-06-2018 08:30 AM (5 years ago)
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Who ask u.?
Posted: at 1-06-2018 08:30 AM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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