On Tuesday the 14th day of October I posted an article as regards a University of Ibadan graduate who allegedly absconded with 14,400$ meant for 144 youth corpers. If you missed it read it HERE. I woke up this morning to his reply.... Read it below
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Aside the tenable fact that I graduated from University of Ibadan; a reputable frontier of knowledge where graduates worthy in character and sound judgment are groomed, I loathe activities capable of negating my integrity and hitherto spiting my father's hard earned name. In all, I find it difficult to ascertain what individuals tend to gain from wanton damage to one's reputation.
On Tuesday, the 14th of Oct, a friend of mine called my attention to an infamous viral piece that had spread like wildfire on the internet which detailed clusters of harmful and unjustified allegations about me. I thought it was a joke but after my swift internet view, I became utterly dejected and shocked to my bone marrow with my jaw dropped as I read every line of that shocking news. Shortly, calls came flying in from friends, family and colleagues who knew I'd never ventured into such impish act. After listening to my side of the narration, Many urged me to sue for defamation while others besieged me to write a rejoinder. Apparently, they believed I was incapable of any iota of corrosive tendency. For hours, I couldn't even document anything but latter I summoned the strength of defending my cherished personality against parlous information on the internet. Thus I have these to reel off:
Sequel to the election, some Corp members approached me asking me about what they stand to get from the politicians and even went to the extent of gratuitously given them my phone number. In response, I apprised them in respect of pivotal responsibilities of Corp members explaining my position as being in Osun State to serve my fatherland and not to engage in political gimmicks. My words fell on deaf ears because their minds were made up that cash inflow from Osun state bigwigs is certain.
In the article released, I was accused that I bought a car and an apartment out of 2.3 million in this present Nigeria. How is that possible ? This calls for a logical reasoning... At present, I still stand not understand the poster's definition of 'Abscond' because on the 26th of July, 2014, all the schools in Osun State went on holiday and out of 100% corp members in Iwo Local Government, 95% teach in secondary school (Place of Primary assignment). Also, Majority traveled because it's a long break. That I as well did in a bid to meet my family. So, should I not have traveled to check on family and friends in Ibadan because I'm the CLO (Corper Liaison Officer) ? But mischief makers tagged my traveling as 'Abscond' even when schools resumed on the 8th of October, 2014.
As regards some salient issues raised in the detrimental report, here are fundamental questions a sound mind should ask:
1. What is the name of the benevolent politician who gave the money ?
2.What is the money meant for ?
3.Where did the person give me the money ?
4. When is the money paid ?
5. Who witnessed it ?
6. Is it INEC's money or Corpers allowance ?
Conclusively, I'd like to reiterate that I am not privy or involved in this alleged sinister act capable of denting my name and that of my great citadel of learning, University of Ibadan. Thanks.
Abayomi Isaac Oyebukola
With all due Respect Sir,Having Read your side of the story,i think a lot of light has been shed on some grey areas,i have a little bit of reason to believe to an extent...The only question I would wan' ask Sir is that how then would explain the fact that on this same blog Sir,Some fellow corp members hailed you as 'Our Great CLO' and defended you sayin it was a 'Gift' from the political parties for your work during election.I do not mean to question your integrity Sir for I have neva had a reason to do so all through Uni years,you have always been a role model to those of us who were your 'juniors' and that respect I personally have for you remains till date.I just want to understand the claims of your fellow corp members better Sir.
ReplyDeleteFrom the look of things n wat I read now, you were given money or something of importance to give to your fellow corpers . Because you obviously didn't address the allegation on ground instead you were asking for proof that money was given to you . Do unto others what you want to be done unto you! I'm sure you don't have your NYSC certificate .
ReplyDeleteIn my own research the total number of youth corpers in that local govt is 153 how come he is given money for just 144. People should always get their fact right before publishing rumours on line. statistically one can deduce the fact that the people doing this are ur intimate friends with the data they provided above. So always be very carefull of the people u roll with.in my own way I sincerely felt u. Make take your rejoinder to other social media houses and sites to clearify ur self. May God redeem ur image andd take u from grass to grace. I believe you will be great and I believe there's purpose for everything in life...Also fire a law suit on this people.
ReplyDeleteI sincerely don't know what this person is really talking about. I've made my position known and I stand not to say anything about what I don't have any knowledge of. Thank God you new me during my University days. I can compromise my integrity all because it's what I value most and I can go extra mile fight anyone who wants stain it. Note: As a corp members we have been warned not engage or collect anything any politician that why have been very careful with my steps.
ReplyDeleteI sincerely don't know what those said Corp members are insinuating. Like I opined in my rejoinder, I never engaged in such despicable act. Thank God you knew me during my University days. I can't compromise my integrity all because it's what I value most. It must be noted that as a corp member, collection of any form of largesse from politicians is unreservedly wrong, baseless and punishable. That NYSC Statute, I never breached
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