After vicious trolling, Rhodes-Vivour  pays salary that wife owes worker

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has paid the debt his wife, Ify, owed her former staff member, Chike Jones, after vicious bashing on the social media.

According to the former worker, Ify Rhodes-Vivour owed him eight months’ salary for work done at Afroscientric.

Rather than pay, Ify defended her position, saying the former worker did not provide satisfactory performance.

Reacting to the Jones allegations earlier, Ify tweeted on her X handle: “I am aware of the statements made by a former staff engaged to render services to Afroscientric.

“Rest assured, I take this matter seriously and I’m actively addressing it to ensure a timely resolution.

“It’s important to note that the recent tweets do not accurately reflect my character and the reputation I’ve worked hard to cultivate over the years….

“I’m committed to transparency and fairness and I appreciate the understanding extended to me as I work towards resolving this issue.”

Responding to the issue, Rhodes-Vivour, on his X handle, stated: “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.”

Further development on the issue as shared by Jones, on Tuesday, disclosed that Rhodes-Vivour had reached out to him and paid what was owed.

Jones said: “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 apologizing.

“Then GRVlagos came on and said he wanted the matter resolved and he would pay me 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.

“l 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 I once I receive it, I will update this thread with a screenshot.”

Jones, sharing a final update on the issue, tweeted: “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.

“A final update on this. I have been paid by GRVlagos.

“I appreciate him stepping up in a difficult situation.

“The debt is paid.

“Ozoemena.”

But the payment did not come without trolling by X users.

It did not also end without further trolling.

Omotayo Williams shared after the resolution of the issue: “leadership is about solution and not excuses, well done for the prompt and effective reaction.”

Eji-tuoyo: “Wife mess up, husband dey bear the brunt, life too tough for man.”

Bolanle A: “Well done Gbadebo for approaching this with the speed and maturity it needed.”

Equivocator: “See how a MAN was able to handle the issue properly while the woman responsible for the fracas was talking about irrelevant mission statement??”

TheoAbuAgada: “He sent a direct message to you on this, but you ignored him. If he had not spoken up, this is how you people would have continued to ignore him. This is wickedness GRV and I am extremely disappointed. Won’t vote for you, I am sorry.”

DeborahToluwase: “Simple, no gaslighting, everyone is happy. Oya move on. Other politicians have done worse.”

Mario9jaa: “There you go after all the needless shalaye you and your wife have been doing since morning. We will remind you again in the future cos you wouldn’t have done anything if he didn’t voice out.”

adex_smithjr: “Is this how you intend owing civil servants of our dear states salary when you attain that post. Nahhh we can’t allow people who wouldn’t pay salaries of the poor who depend on their monthly income. Gbarebo we won’t vote for you.”

mrtuscan: “Good one. I wish your wife had acted right and quieted things down behind closed doors when the issue came up.”

Jonneto2: “Speaks a lot about the characters of the persons involved. A true measure of character is how you treat people that can do nothing for you.”

mcnun: “Gbajue couple. If the fraud wasn’t called out, na so una go die the money. How far the campaign funds sef?”

BarcaPrincipal: “Your wife just fine, she no get sense and she’s not different from many Nigerian employers, despite studying abroad… She’s a shame!!!”

EkitiClassCapt: “That was how she would have treated people if she had mistakenly became the first lady of Lagos in a condescending and oppresive manner.”

bigmorsh: “This is how the citizens of Lagos state would have suffered in the hands of your wife as first lady. Lagosians dodged a bullet.”

.Eagleonline