Mrs Florence Ajimobi, wife of Oyo State governor, on Wednesday
returned to the country, dousing speculations about her arrest by the
London Metropolitan Police over alleged money laundering.
The Oyo State first lady arrived at the International Wing of the
Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, at 6.45 a.m. aboard a Virgin Atlantic
Airline.
She was received at the airport by her personal aides and security
men.
Ajimobi told newsmen:“ I am here live as you can see, I have never
had any encounter with the London Metropolitan Police and I know I will
never have.
“This has shown the true test of any human being’s ability to stand
firm in times of crisis and controversy.
“My arrest is just a rumour and I think the time has come for us in
Nigeria to stop playing dirty politics”.
A Lagos evening newspaper had on Tuesday reported that Gov. Ajimobi’s
wife was arrested by Metropolitan Police for allegedly being in
possession of 400,000 pounds (N100 million).
The governor addressed newsmen late on Tuesday in Ibadan to debunk
the rumour and announced that a N1 billion suit had been slammed on the
newspaper.
On her arrival, the Oyo State first lady attributed the report to the
handiwork of those she called mischief makers.
“It is an attempt to tarnish my reputation which I have kept in my
over 30 years of marriage. It is the price I have to pay as the wife of a
politician.
“It is laughable; I only travelled last Sunday to London to accompany
my child, who returned to a secondary school there.
“I stand on the solid rock of Jesus Christ and all other grounds are
sinking sand. This is a passing phase and it will pass over.
“I went on an official visit to Taiwan with my husband and we did not
go to London from Lagos as reported. We went to Dubai, Honk Kong,
Taipei, Dubai and back to Lagos,’’Ajimobi said.
She, however, advised journalists to always cross-check information
at their disposal before publishing.
“The media should be very objective in giving out information to the
public so as not to mislead the people.’’ (NAN)
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