A member of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has defended his much talked about car gift to his wife.

The lawmaker trended on social media for days after a photo and video of a brand new Benz G-Wagon he got his wife surfaced online.

The lawmaker presented the surprise gift on May 27 at an event to commemorate her 50th birthday .

Reacting in a statement on Thursday, Mr 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.

His statement partly read, “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.”



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Just like the way Buratai saved to buy those beautiful Mansions in Dubai..



Savers association of Nigeria

Hahahahahaha!!! Sai Buhari!!! The only president that makes politicians be claiming "AKAWO"!!."....

chuksjuve:
Just like the way Buratai saved to buy those beautiful Mansions in Dubai..



Savers association of Nigeria

AWON TI SAN's.

If na PDP now sarrki and his transgender wife NgeneUkwenu no go let us hear word

you can only save to buy golf 3 not such a luxury Ride

How many years is "a couple of years"?


Either that this guys is a liar, or he is more wasteful than the prodigal son.

How can you be feeding fat on account of the people, earning those 'loot' of a monthly salary, and you claim to have saved for "a couple of years"?

How many years did you also save to buy your masquerade Gucci suit

He is saying the truth.


He has a contributory scheme that has buhari and Buratai.


Buhari used his own to buy land he can't locate today in PH


Buratai used his own to buy mansions in Dubai




While Femi used his own to buy masquerade for him and his wife and also a G wagon then finally throw an Owambe.



Folks pls tell me the best SAVER among the trio

Bloody liar

Burutai, Gbajabiamila Savings and Investment Company


Headquarters - Abuja, Nigeria

Branch Office - Dubai, UAE

Source of Savings- Righteous Looting of Treasury

Patron and Godfathers - Presidency and Lord of Bourdillion

Buratai stylee.... only mama peace who was not a public officer is not allowed to use this excuse

It's better for him not to say anything than telling us this trash.

We Yoruba will support Gbaja and will not let him down. If he likes he can steal everything and enjoy himself and family we won't let him down. Other tribes are thieves too.

As a Yoruba Muslim, I support him. Let. Him continue to milk steal as long as it is our money.

IPOB wailers can keep wailing.

Mr Gbaja / Boda Gbaja, talk true and shame the devil

saver, save a life....
liar liar

Have been saving too.


Please tell that to the birds.

Who be small pikin? See this man oo

Politicians and lies are friends.

He should just keep quiet

Hon gbaja u ar very correct. U saved for 15yrs.


U think everyone is stupid like u.
Continue deceiving ursef

Northerners dont spend time lambasting their rich people and accusing them of corruption, Dangote will never be called 'corrupt' by them despite all the illegal waivers and tax evasions he has gotten over the years from the FG.

Why do you expect me to castigate Hon Gbaja, even Maina that embezzled billions was reinstated. G-Wagon driving on our roads in the South will not damage the roads like Dangote Cement Trailers but bring beauty to it.

As Igbos will say, if you respect the king, kingship will come to you

IDeyNL:
We Yoruba will support Gbaja and will not let him down. If he likes he can steal everything and enjoy himself and family we won't let him down. Other tribes are thieves too.

As a Yoruba Muslim, I support him. Let. Him continue to milk steal as long as it is our money.

IPOB wailers can keep wailing.

Have you eaten today?

Years.....?

Like using Rat's cycle?

What stupidity

APC AND LIES ....so how long did you save to buy that 3 million Naira suit

No be only "save" u "save".
Nigerian politicians, I don't know if there's any criminal worse than them. Celebrated criminals

oga you are now scared of probing, fear fear pikin, who asked you, efcc will be on your neck soon

Hmm.. Real Men ambitions

Uncle no sabi lie!

Benekruku:



Have you eaten today?

IPOB wailer.. What concerns you with SW?