Ifeyinwa Rhodes-Vivour (née Aniebo), wife of the former governorship candidate of Labour Party in Lagos State Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on Thursday apologised for withholding her former employee’s salary.
Mrs Rhodes-Vivour came under criticism on Monday when her ex-employee Chika Jones accused her on X of owing him £778 when he worked with her in 2019 on her project called Afroscientric.
Mr Jones 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.
On Tuesday, Mr Rhodes-Vivour wrote on X that he had spoken with Jones and the former employee had been paid his money.
Following her husband’s intervention in the matter, Mrs Rhodes-Vivour said in her apology that a different approach might have resulted in a better outcome.
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She wrote: “I have taken time out to reflect and now it’s clear to me I should have handled events differently. It didn’t have to come this far and I sincerely apologise.
“This is a teachable moment for me and I strongly appreciate the constructive criticisms. I will handle things better going forward.
“That said, #GRVlagos oko mi! I know I don’t do this enough but I’m incredibly lucky to have you. Thank you for being kind, patient, and loving. My knight in shining armour.
“Forget all this ‘shalaye’ on the timeline, you’re eating well this week – and I’d also be on the menu.”
Some persons have knocked her for not mentioning Jones in her apology.
