I have forgiven Melaye says Remi Tinubu while reporting to the senate president of Nigeria,Olusola Saraki.
She made the disclosure when members of the Lagos State House of Assembly from Lagos Central and members of the All Progressives Congress caucus as well as some party leaders paid her a solidarity visit at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The Lagos-Central caucus was led by Sen. Muniru Muse, while the National Assembly caucus was led by Sen. Gbenga Ashafa. Tinubu had accused Melaye of assaulting her verbally during an executive session of the Senate last week Tuesday. Melaye had, however, denied the allegation, claiming instead that Tinubu insulted him.
“I met with the Senate leadership yesterday (Tuesday) after one week; I met with him (Senate President Bukola Saraki) yesterday. And as a Christian, I said I had already forgiven him (Melaye) for even with the way I was treated. But the point is that what people don’t realise is that I am a very reserved person. “I want to use this opportunity to thank all the Nigerian women who rose up; the women rights groups who are calling, conducting press conferences and doing a lot of things.” The senator also denied sponsoring women groups to protest on her behalf against Melaye. She stated that she had given her best to her constituency in five years and that inspired the protests that have trailed the verbal assault on her. “I didn’t give anybody (any money); I don’t even have N80m in my personal salary account in the Senate. And I don’t think if I have any other savings I want to use it to mobilise women to protest. What about the investments we have put into politics? How much has that done for this country?” Tinubu noted.
Source:vanguard news
She smade the
disclosure when members of the Lagos State House of Assembly from Lagos
Central and members of the All Progressives Congress caucus as well as
some party leaders paid her a solidarity visit at the National Assembly
Complex, Abuja.
The Lagos-Central caucus was led by Sen. Muniru Muse, while the National
Assembly caucus was led by Sen. Gbenga Ashafa.
Tinubu had accused Melaye of assaulting her verbally during an executive
session of the Senate last week Tuesday.
Melaye had, however, denied the allegation, claiming instead that Tinubu
insulted him.
Tinubu said when she started to think about all that transpired in the
Senate for some days on Wednesday, she shed tears for the first time
since her encounter with Melaye.
She said, “When the Senate President invited me yesterday and I gave my
word. You can see the channel I have taken in the aftermath of the
event. I reported to the IGP; I wrote to him also, after I waited for
one week. When it happened, it was him I went to. I waited for one week
and nothing was done. I also wrote to the party (APC) chairman.
“I met with the Senate leadership yesterday (Tuesday) after one week; I
met with him (Senate President Bukola Saraki) yesterday. And as a
Christian, I said I had already forgiven him (Melaye) for even with the
way I was treated. But the point is that what people don’t realise is
that I am a very reserved person.
“After I gave my word to him (Saraki) yesterday, I told myself that at
55 I am not a wimp of anybody.
“I witnessed the Sani Abacha regime and I know what I saw and why I am
committed to this cause. But now, my hands are tied to say I forgive
people. I am a Christian; when I give my word, I must abide by it. But I
am not scared to follow this through.
“I am not championing a cause for women. I am only standing in my space
and if my space is encroached upon, I have to fight back. Rosa Parks
wasn’t an activist; she just decided to sit in her space and not give up
her space anybody in a bus. And that sent a message.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank all the Nigerian women who rose
up; the women rights groups who are calling, conducting press
conferences and doing a lot of things.”
The senator also denied sponsoring women groups to protest on her behalf
against Melaye. She stated that she had given her best to her
constituency in five years and that inspired the protests that have
trailed the verbal assault on her.
“I didn’t give anybody (any money); I don’t even have N80m in my
personal salary account in the Senate. And I don’t think if I have any
other savings I want to use it to mobilise women to protest. What about
the investments we have put into politics? How much has that done for
this country?” Tinubu noted.
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Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
The representative of
the Lagos-Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Oluremi Tinubu on
Wednesday disclosed that as a christian she has resolved to forgive her
counterpart from KogiWest, Dino Melaye for threatning her
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
The representative of
the Lagos-Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Oluremi Tinubu on
Wednesday disclosed that as a christian she has resolved to forgive her
counterpart from KogiWest, Dino Melaye for threatning her
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
gThe representative of
the Lagos-Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Oluremi Tinubu on
Wednesday disclosed that as a christian she has resolved to forgive her
counterpart from KogiWest, Dino Melaye for threatning her.
tin
She smade the disclosure when members of the Lagos State House of
Assembly from Lagos Central and members of the All Progressives Congress
caucus as well as some party leaders paid her a solidarity visit at the
National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
The Lagos-Central caucus was led by Sen. Muniru Muse, while the National
Assembly caucus was led by Sen. Gbenga Ashafa.
Tinubu had accused Melaye of assaulting her verbally during an executive
session of the Senate last week Tuesday.
Melaye had, however, denied the allegation, claiming instead that Tinubu
insulted him.
Tinubu said when she started to think about all that transpired in the
Senate for some days on Wednesday, she shed tears for the first time
since her encounter with Melaye.
She said, “When the Senate President invited me yesterday and I gave my
word. You can see the channel I have taken in the aftermath of the
event. I reported to the IGP; I wrote to him also, after I waited for
one week. When it happened, it was him I went to. I waited for one week
and nothing was done. I also wrote to the party (APC) chairman.
“I met with the Senate leadership yesterday (Tuesday) after one week; I
met with him (Senate President Bukola Saraki) yesterday. And as a
Christian, I said I had already forgiven him (Melaye) for even with the
way I was treated. But the point is that what people don’t realise is
that I am a very reserved person.
“After I gave my word to him (Saraki) yesterday, I told myself that at
55 I am not a wimp of anybody.
“I witnessed the Sani Abacha regime and I know what I saw and why I am
committed to this cause. But now, my hands are tied to say I forgive
people. I am a Christian; when I give my word, I must abide by it. But I
am not scared to follow this through.
“I am not championing a cause for women. I am only standing in my space
and if my space is encroached upon, I have to fight back. Rosa Parks
wasn’t an activist; she just decided to sit in her space and not give up
her space anybody in a bus. And that sent a message.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank all the Nigerian women who rose
up; the women rights groups who are calling, conducting press
conferences and doing a lot of things.”
The senator also denied sponsoring women groups to protest on her behalf
against Melaye. She stated that she had given her best to her
constituency in five years and that inspired the protests that have
trailed the verbal assault on her.
“I didn’t give anybody (any money); I don’t even have N80m in my
personal salary account in the Senate. And I don’t think if I have any
other savings I want to use it to mobilise women to protest. What about
the investments we have put into politics? How much has that done for
this country?” Tinubu noted.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
The representative of
the Lagos-Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Oluremi Tinubu on
Wednesday disclosed that as a christian she has resolved to forgive her
counterpart from KogiWest, Dino Melaye for threatning her.
tin
She smade the disclosure when members of the Lagos State House of
Assembly from Lagos Central and members of the All Progressives Congress
caucus as well as some party leaders paid her a solidarity visit at the
National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
The Lagos-Central caucus was led by Sen. Muniru Muse, while the National
Assembly caucus was led by Sen. Gbenga Ashafa.
Tinubu had accused Melaye of assaulting her verbally during an executive
session of the Senate last week Tuesday.
Melaye had, however, denied the allegation, claiming instead that Tinubu
insulted him.
Tinubu said when she started to think about all that transpired in the
Senate for some days on Wednesday, she shed tears for the first time
since her encounter with Melaye.
She said, “When the Senate President invited me yesterday and I gave my
word. You can see the channel I have taken in the aftermath of the
event. I reported to the IGP; I wrote to him also, after I waited for
one week. When it happened, it was him I went to. I waited for one week
and nothing was done. I also wrote to the party (APC) chairman.
“I met with the Senate leadership yesterday (Tuesday) after one week; I
met with him (Senate President Bukola Saraki) yesterday. And as a
Christian, I said I had already forgiven him (Melaye) for even with the
way I was treated. But the point is that what people don’t realise is
that I am a very reserved person.
“After I gave my word to him (Saraki) yesterday, I told myself that at
55 I am not a wimp of anybody.
“I witnessed the Sani Abacha regime and I know what I saw and why I am
committed to this cause. But now, my hands are tied to say I forgive
people. I am a Christian; when I give my word, I must abide by it. But I
am not scared to follow this through.
“I am not championing a cause for women. I am only standing in my space
and if my space is encroached upon, I have to fight back. Rosa Parks
wasn’t an activist; she just decided to sit in her space and not give up
her space anybody in a bus. And that sent a message.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank all the Nigerian women who rose
up; the women rights groups who are calling, conducting press
conferences and doing a lot of things.”
The senator also denied sponsoring women groups to protest on her behalf
against Melaye. She stated that she had given her best to her
constituency in five years and that inspired the protests that have
trailed the verbal assault on her.
“I didn’t give anybody (any money); I don’t even have N80m in my
personal salary account in the Senate. And I don’t think if I have any
other savings I want to use it to mobilise women to protest. What about
the investments we have put into politics? How much has that done for
this country?” Tinubu noted.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
The representative of
the Lagos-Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Oluremi Tinubu on
Wednesday disclosed that as a christian she has resolved to forgive her
counterpart from KogiWest, Dino Melaye for threatning her.
tin
She smade the disclosure when members of the Lagos State House of
Assembly from Lagos Central and members of the All Progressives Congress
caucus as well as some party leaders paid her a solidarity visit at the
National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
The Lagos-Central caucus was led by Sen. Muniru Muse, while the National
Assembly caucus was led by Sen. Gbenga Ashafa.
Tinubu had accused Melaye of assaulting her verbally during an executive
session of the Senate last week Tuesday.
Melaye had, however, denied the allegation, claiming instead that Tinubu
insulted him.
Tinubu said when she started to think about all that transpired in the
Senate for some days on Wednesday, she shed tears for the first time
since her encounter with Melaye.
She said, “When the Senate President invited me yesterday and I gave my
word. You can see the channel I have taken in the aftermath of the
event. I reported to the IGP; I wrote to him also, after I waited for
one week. When it happened, it was him I went to. I waited for one week
and nothing was done. I also wrote to the party (APC) chairman.
“I met with the Senate leadership yesterday (Tuesday) after one week; I
met with him (Senate President Bukola Saraki) yesterday. And as a
Christian, I said I had already forgiven him (Melaye) for even with the
way I was treated. But the point is that what people don’t realise is
that I am a very reserved person.
“After I gave my word to him (Saraki) yesterday, I told myself that at
55 I am not a wimp of anybody.
“I witnessed the Sani Abacha regime and I know what I saw and why I am
committed to this cause. But now, my hands are tied to say I forgive
people. I am a Christian; when I give my word, I must abide by it. But I
am not scared to follow this through.
“I am not championing a cause for women. I am only standing in my space
and if my space is encroached upon, I have to fight back. Rosa Parks
wasn’t an activist; she just decided to sit in her space and not give up
her space anybody in a bus. And that sent a message.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank all the Nigerian women who rose
up; the women rights groups who are calling, conducting press
conferences and doing a lot of things.”
The senator also denied sponsoring women groups to protest on her behalf
against Melaye. She stated that she had given her best to her
constituency in five years and that inspired the protests that have
trailed the verbal assault on her.
“I didn’t give anybody (any money); I don’t even have N80m in my
personal salary account in the Senate. And I don’t think if I have any
other savings I want to use it to mobilise women to protest. What about
the investments we have put into politics? How much has that done for
this country?” Tinubu noted.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
The representative of
the Lagos-Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Oluremi Tinubu on
Wednesday disclosed that as a christian she has resolved to forgive her
counterpart from KogiWest, Dino Melaye for threatning her.
tin
She smade the disclosure when members of the Lagos State House of
Assembly from Lagos Central and members of the All Progressives Congress
caucus as well as some party leaders paid her a solidarity visit at the
National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
The Lagos-Central caucus was led by Sen. Muniru Muse, while the National
Assembly caucus was led by Sen. Gbenga Ashafa.
Tinubu had accused Melaye of assaulting her verbally during an executive
session of the Senate last week Tuesday.
Melaye had, however, denied the allegation, claiming instead that Tinubu
insulted him.
Tinubu said when she started to think about all that transpired in the
Senate for some days on Wednesday, she shed tears for the first time
since her encounter with Melaye.
She said, “When the Senate President invited me yesterday and I gave my
word. You can see the channel I have taken in the aftermath of the
event. I reported to the IGP; I wrote to him also, after I waited for
one week. When it happened, it was him I went to. I waited for one week
and nothing was done. I also wrote to the party (APC) chairman.
“I met with the Senate leadership yesterday (Tuesday) after one week; I
met with him (Senate President Bukola Saraki) yesterday. And as a
Christian, I said I had already forgiven him (Melaye) for even with the
way I was treated. But the point is that what people don’t realise is
that I am a very reserved person.
“After I gave my word to him (Saraki) yesterday, I told myself that at
55 I am not a wimp of anybody.
“I witnessed the Sani Abacha regime and I know what I saw and why I am
committed to this cause. But now, my hands are tied to say I forgive
people. I am a Christian; when I give my word, I must abide by it. But I
am not scared to follow this through.
“I am not championing a cause for women. I am only standing in my space
and if my space is encroached upon, I have to fight back. Rosa Parks
wasn’t an activist; she just decided to sit in her space and not give up
her space anybody in a bus. And that sent a message.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank all the Nigerian women who rose
up; the women rights groups who are calling, conducting press
conferences and doing a lot of things.”
The senator also denied sponsoring women groups to protest on her behalf
against Melaye. She stated that she had given her best to her
constituency in five years and that inspired the protests that have
trailed the verbal assault on her.
“I didn’t give anybody (any money); I don’t even have N80m in my
personal salary account in the Senate. And I don’t think if I have any
other savings I want to use it to mobilise women to protest. What about
the investments we have put into politics? How much has that done for
this country?” Tinubu noted.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/as-a-christian-i-have-forgiven-melaye-tinubu/
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