‘You’re A Busybody Lawyer’ – Dele Momodu Fires Keyamo Again

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has received another salvo from Dele Momodu in response to his alleged tirade against him.

Keyamo, a senior Nigerian attorney, was described by Momodu as “a busybody Lawyer who jumps into every case just for hype.”

In his letter to Keyamo, Momodu stated, “Dear Festus, once again I’m compelled to respond to your diatribe against my person just because I criticised your presidential candidate, Chief Bola Tinubu’s, manifestoes.

I will only state the following for the records:

You and I never interacted much other than on occasions when you needed free publicity, as always, and would do anything for attention. There was an occasion when you had a controversial battle with your date, and I called to appeal to you to do the needful. I also called on you at your office to congratulate you on the attainment of your Senior Advocate of Nigeria status. On all occasions, you accorded me the respect that I earn and deserve.

You will recall that you practically photobombed yourself into our picture the day I walked into Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s apartment in London because it was an opportunity for you to trend. You’re a media creation and we supplied you with oxygen regularly.

Let me note that, unlike you, I was not desperate for any appointment and so did not join APC when I humbly supported Buhari. There was never a time I discussed APC with you when I had direct access to your bosses. I discovered the rudderlessness of the APC government early enough and promptly, and publicly, apologized to Nigerians for my past support.

History would forever record my modest contribution to that blistering campaign for which my impact was considered significant.

Governor Akinwumi Ambode had so much to offer and showcase to the world, and I was happy to celebrate him amongst the pantheon of great African leaders with remarkable infrastructure projects, in the league of President John Mahama and Governor Nyesom Wike. Ovation International has remained consistent with this great tradition. Our job is too serious and very different from that of a busybody lawyer who jumps into every case just for hype. “

I noticed your rapid deterioration since you took on this job of Junior Minister in a Ministry bedevilled with so much confusion. You need urgent deliverance from your present giddiness, and I would gladly oblige you the services of an exorcist…”

Your Brother,

Dele Momodu