Nigeria, July 26, 2016 – The Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. Henry Ebireri said Saturday that Elsie Halima Ijorogu-Reed is trying to justify the fact of being sponsored by people who have ulterior political motives by making unfounded allegations.
In a statement in Asaba, Ebireri described Ijorogu- Reed as a blackmailer, political jobber and mentally deranged fellow.
“The attention of the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker has been drawn to an online publication carried in Drum Beat News titled “Aide begs victim not to file sexual harassment against boss”. When did the media aide beg the victim? Why did it take more than two years to press charges in a country with a highly effective legal system? Why keep her video evidence to herself and continue to make it a subject of media blackmail instead of going to seek redress in court of law if indeed she was harassed?”.
Ebireri advised Ijorogu-Reed to desist from blackmailing for money, contract and political appointment.
“I wish to debunk the allegation as contained in the publication. The allegation is spurious without any iota of truth. It is aimed at ridiculing and tarnishing the image of the speaker and the office”.
