Former 2-time Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Femi Fani-Kayode has absolved his friend, Senator Grace Bent from the legal tussle between him and his estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) new member is in court with Chikwendu over the custody of his 4 sons.
Chikwendu had accused Senator Bent of meddling in her marital affairs and instigating her ex-husband to deny her access to her children.
However, in a statement signed by Fani-Kayode’s lawyer, Ibikunle Ayodeji on Sunday, the former PDP chieftain stated that Bent is not in any way involved in his family issues or his legal battle with Chikwendu.
The politician added that he is charge of his family affairs and takes full responsibility for his actions and that all online reports about Senator Ben are false.
The statement by Fani-Kayode’s lawyer reads:
“We are solicitors to Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. Our attention has been drawn to a series of posts making rounds on the internet.
“The said posts heavily denigrate the well respected Senator Grace Bent and her entire household.
“The deep-rooted animosity which reflects in the post can be easily connected to her association with Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. A response to the post, which is full of cunningly devised fables, is not necessary at this time.
“For the record, however, there is a need to reassert the point that, Senator Grace Bent does not dabble into the home affairs of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode and she has no power to do so. Senator Grace Bent is a mother and grandmother and she has her family to take care of.
“Chief Femi 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.
“No one can dictate to him, tell him what to do or manipulate him and neither has Senator Grace Bent or any member of her family tried to do so.
“It is unfortunate that the Bent family is being attacked by persons with unknown pedigrees and a disillusioned mindset.
“The vicious and libellous slander and falsehood levelled 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, Chief 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.
“In the light of the above, it is important that our 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, honourable and law-abiding people who should not be subjected to the kind of wickedness that we are witnessing.”
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