The Joint Committees of the House of Representatives on Ethics and Privileges and Foreign Affairs, Wednesday questioned three members of the green chamber accused of sexual misconduct.
The trio were accused of s3xual assault while attending a leadership programme in the United States in April.
The outgoing US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr James Entwistle, had on June 9, written to Speaker Yakubu Dogara, accusing Rep Mohammed Garba Gololo (APC, Bauchi) of “grabbing” a hotel maid.
He further accused Reps Mark Gbillah (APC, Benue) and Samuel Ikon (PDP, Akwa Ibom) of requesting for prostitutes through car park attendants.
Speaking yesterday, Gololo insisted that the allegation against him was false and unfounded, saying during his stay at the Mariot Hotel in US, there was no time a maid entered his room.
“I never grabbed any housemaid. I take this matter seriously. I demand an apology and retraction from the ambassador.
“I insist that the evidence against me be produced. I demand video of the allegation”, he fumed.
Gbillah told the committee that he never had any cause to speak with an attendant throughout the programme.
“I dare the US government to produce the video evidence on the incident.”
Also testifying, Ikon stated that: “It was most devastating, demeaning and embarrassing to be accused of such a misconduct.
“I did not request the assistance of anybody nor did I desire a prostitute. I was never questioned on the alleged issue in the US or in Nigeria for the issue.
The committees said the minister should appear alongside the US envoy today over the matter.
Dailypost reportage!
W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L!!!
They finally found their voices!
America should reply soon so that we can settle this once and for all.If there is video footage from CCTV we wanna see it.
*settles in with popcorn and Coca....*
They all look like rapists sef. Jaguda politicians. Giving nigerians a bad rep everywhere. Ndi nzuzu
ReplyDeleteSee these shameless men still talking oh. Instead of you to allow the matter die a natural death, as people have forgotten. But nah.
DeleteOk, the U.S authority should take them on with evidences. Which I am sure they have. Sebi una wan complete una disgrace
Amrika, oya ooo
ReplyDeleteAmerica should go n take several seats jor.
ReplyDeleteWe need proof to clear the air I beg.
ReplyDeleteShey he was invited to come show d video evidence they had but failed to show up. I've been quite convinced that this is another way d us wants to use to rubbish Nigeria as a country. They better provide their evidence or apologize publicly
ReplyDeleteI so agree with you Eka Joy, I've been 'watching' this drama going on.
Deletesince the US people are so SURE of the 'crimes' our Honourable Members committed, they should as well furnished us with the video abi videos, seeing na beliving.
The onus is on them(USA)that is alleging, to prove.
Video evidence please. This US sef don the begin to tire me, world pipo is prostitution illegal in America?
ReplyDeleteThey finally voice out
ReplyDeleteIts obvious they do not have the evidence and how come the matter was not brought to their attention when they were still in the United States?
ReplyDeleteYou'd be surprised. If u are in tune with the investigative system of the U.S..you'd agree that the first thing they'll do is to scrutinize the evidences before making it public. They do not rush to the media with unconfirmed reports like we do in Nigeria. They are very meticulous and it'll be hard to fault their investigation.
DeleteDem Don use juju take blow d Evidence trowey. Yeye politicians
ReplyDeleteShameless, won't they go and hide their faces in shame.
ReplyDeleteDon't trust these guys I work in hotel and I know what most of this lawmakers do, even right on our soil not to talk of abroad especially that gololo his family are rapists and419ers! Trust me I know them very well. Gololo is a rapist and should be jailed!
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