Former governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has reacted to a social media attack made against his wife Ifeyinwa Rhodes-Vivour (née Aniebo).
Top Society reports that an X user, Chika Jones, on Monday called out Ify Rhodes-Vivour over alleged debt for over eight months.
Jones, who worked as a writer and social media manager for Afroscientric.com, a project owned by Rhodes-Vivour’s wife, said he was owed for several months and eventually not paid.
Jones said he tried to reach out to Mr Rhodes-Vivour for intervention but got no response.
He also said he did not bring the issue up in the build-up to the 2023 elections because he did not want it to be politicised.
Reacting to the issue via a post on his X handle on Tuesday, Rhodes-Vivour said he has spoken to Chika and has paid his outstanding salaries.
The LP chieftain further applauded Chika for his understanding and willingness to move forward and also thanked him for his support during the campaigns.
He wrote,
“I have spoken to Chika and extended an olive branch in acknowledgement of an episode that I hope we can put behind us and look to better days ahead.
“I believe this episode to have been an exception, rather than the norm, at least considering the context.
“The situation has been rectified and his due paid. I also want to express my gratitude to everyone who offered their support in de-escalating this situation.
“I thank Chika for his understanding and willingness to move forward and also thank him for his support during the campaigns.”
Giving an update on the matter on Tuesday, Jones said Rhodes-Vivour reached out to him and paid the debt.
He wrote,
“Someone I know who also knows #GRVlagos reached out and arranged a call a few minutes ago. On the call was GRV, his media manager, myself, and the mediator.
“The media manager started by apologising. Then #GRVlagos came on and said he wanted the matter resolved and he would pay the money before today ends. I said no problem, but I asked #GRVlagos why #IfyAniebo refused to pay me. The reason given was: She felt unhappy with the work I had done.
“I made it clear that it was both a lie and a wicked thing to say, and there the matter closed. I will be expecting my payment as promised, and once I receive it, I will update this thread with a screenshot.
“Thanks to everyone, friends, strangers, and acquaintances for raising your voice. When you need help, I hope people will raise their voice for you too.”
Sharing further update on Tuesday, Jones wrote,
“I have received payment from #GRVlagos. Screenshot here.”