Fani-Kayode Condemns Attacks on Adamawa Ex-lawmaker

Alex Enumah in Abuja

Former Aviation Minister, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK), has distanced himself from series of social media posts targeted at the family of Senator Grace Bent, just as he condemned the posts which he described as “savage.”

According to FFK, the said posts heavily denigrated the well-respected Senator Grace Bent and her entire household.

In a letter signed by his counsel, Ibikunle Ayodeji, the former minister observed that the deep rooted animosity, which reflected in the post, can be easily connected to the senator’s association with FFK.

The statement, however, clarified that Senator Grace Bent does not dabble into the home affairs of Fani-Kayode as she has no power to do so.

“Regardless of their political connections, Senator Grace Bent, does not meddle in the private affairs of Mr. Femi Fani- Kayode, neither does she volunteer any advice on how he should run his family business”, the statement read in part.

It added that Fani-Kayode is a man of conviction and he takes full control of what goes on around him and what happens in his family and household.

“It is unfortunate that the Bent family is being attacked by persons with unknown pedigrees and a disillusioned mindset.

“The vicious and libelous slander and falsehood leveled against Senator Bent’s daughter, Jackie B, is particularly repugnant and disgraceful.

“This is a well-brought up and decent young lady who is a well-respected public figure and celebrity in her own right and who has achieved so much at such an early age.

“Senator Bent and her husband, Mr. Jackson Bent, who is a highly respected retired army officer and who has served our nation diligently and selflessly, are worthy of double honour and our client will not cease to accord them same, just like every other well- meaning Nigerian,” the statement added.

Ayodeji explained that in the light of the above it is important that his client should clear the air on the savage posts, which are not only distracting, but also intended to muddle the waters.

“The Bents are decent, loving, honorable and law-abiding people who should not be subjected to the kind of wickedness that we are witnessing,” he said.