Yobe Senator Caught On Leaked Video With 2 Women Says He Owes No One An Explanation
Ibrahim, who represents Yobe East Senatorial District, told PREMIUM TIMES in his first interview since the scandal broke that he owes no one an explanation as he did not commit any official wrongdoing and the video was only made public after attempts to blackmail him failed.
In his words:
“This is a personal, private matter. What does my having been with a girl have to do with the public? You know the normal thing: people ask for unreasonable things, and if you deny them, they try to blackmail you if they have a way,” Mr. Ibrahim, a former governor of Yobe State, said Monday afternoon
The video was published by Sahara Reporters published on Sunday, and it quickly caught online frenzy. The footage, showed Mr. Ibrahim reaching for his underwear, apparently after emerging from the shower.
One of the two women in the video, could be seen holding a device that was capturing the activities; while the other strolled about.
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Mr. Ibrahim said he couldn’t remember where or when sexual activities took place, but the room appeared like a typical motel accommodation. The senator said he owed no one an explanation since he was not accused of any crime.
“If they say I raped, that’s a different matter altogether,” Mr. Ibrahim said. “Is it because I am a public official then I am not supposed to be entitled to private life?” The senator said he knew when one of the women was filming him, but was told it was only for fun and they also wanted to illuminate the room with a camera.
“This is something that happened between two adults.” Mr. Ibrahim, who signed a controversial Sharia law while in office as governor, nonetheless, said he will investigate the matter. “I have commenced investigations to find out why it is circulating,” the senator said. “But from all indications, it is a blackmail.”
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