Femi Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife’s allegation that Senator Bent interfered in her marriage has been debunked by his lawyer, Ibikunle Ayodeji
By Kehinde Okeowo
Lawyer to the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK), has debunked allegations levelled against Senator Grace Bent by the ex-partner of his client, Precious Chikwendu.
Precious recently posted an Instagram video where she accused Senator Bent, the mother of BBNaija star, Jackie B, of meddling in her marriage while she was married to the former minister.
She also said the former senator is keen on seeing her behind bars as she has purportedly informed the police that she is planning to assassinate her.
Responding to the allegations by Femi Fani- Kayode’s ex-wife, his attorney, Ibikunle Ayodeji in a statement titled “Savage Posts On The Well Respected Senator Grace Bent and Her Family” described the accusations levelled against Senator Bent as false.
ALSO READ: Mercy Eke makes case for FFK’s ex-wife, Precious Chikwendu
According to Ayodeji, the mother of the BBNaija star does not meddle in Chief Femi Fani- Kayode’s matters and has no authority to despite their political affiliations.
The lawyer also condemned the vicious and libellous slander and falsehood directed against Senator Bent’s daughter, Jackie B, saying it was particularly repugnant and shameful, insisting that no one can dictate to or control FFK.
He described Jackie B as a well brought up and decent young lady who is a well-respected celebrity. He also added that the Bents are decent and law-abiding people who should not be subjected to the kind of wickedness that we are witnessing.
The statement reads:
“To Whom It May Concern.
“Savage Posts On The Well Respected Senator Grace Bent and Her Family.
“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.
“Regardless of their political connections, Senator Grace Bent does not meddle in the private affairs of Chief Femi Fani- Kayode, neither does she volunteer any advice on how he should run his family business.
“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, honorable and law-abiding people who should not be subjected to the kind of wickedness that we are witnessing. Thank you.”
