Ifeyinwa Aniebo, the wife of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV), the Lagos state presidential candidate under the Labour Party, has apologised after her husband helped her settle a debt she owed a freelance writer.
News About Nigeria reported that the controversy began when Jones took to his social media platform to call out Ify Aniebo over unpaid debts totalling £778, revealing a timeline of delayed payments and unfulfilled promises dating back to 2019.
The freelance writer detailed his efforts and contributions to projects, including an important undertaking with Nature Journal, for which he claimed to have done 70% of the work.
Following the public call-out, netizens urged Ify Aniebo to settle the debt promptly to avoid potential repercussions on her husband’s political career.
However, Ify released a statement stating that the call-out does not accurately reflect her character and the reputation she has worked hard for over the years.
Chika Jones, in a subsequent update, announced that an unrelated party reached out to him to settle the debt on behalf of Ify.
However, he declined the offer, stating that he wanted to be paid the exact amount of money by the person who owed him.
Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour, in response to the situation, facilitated the payment of the owed amount to Chika Jones.
Hours later, Chika Jones confirmed that he had received the full payment from GRV, expressing appreciation for the resolution.
In a new tweet, Ify Aniebo apologised for the way she handled the situation, acknowledging that she could have handled events differently.
She recognised the incident as a teachable moment and expressed gratitude for constructive criticisms.
Additionally, she publicly appreciated her husband, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, for his understanding and support throughout the ordeal
