U.S s*x Scandal: I’m A Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Rep Ikon Cries Out

Member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium federal constituency of Akwa Ibom State in the House of Representatives, Samuel Ikon, has described himself as a victim of “mistaken identity” in the s*xual misconduct allegation against him and two others.

Rep Ikon alongside two of his colleagues Mohammed Gololo (APC-Bauchi State) and Mark Gbillah (APC-Benue State) were accused by the United States Government of soliciting s*x by allegedly asking a car park attendant to help them arrange the services of prostitutes during a visit to Cleveland for the International Visitor Leadership Programme.

While the House of Representatives has launched investigations into the weighty allegations against the lawmakers, Mr Ikon, has dismissed the allegation as untrue, stressing that it was in bad state.

Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, the lawmaker said he was at a loss as to what the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle intended to achieve with the allegation, insisting that he had been mistakenly dragged into a matter he was innocent of.

He, however, expressed happiness that the House had commenced the process of investigating the allegation, asserting confidence that he would be cleared in the end.
He also said that he had briefed his lawyers to initiate legal and diplomatic steps to get to the root of the matter “to clear my name and the institution I represent”.

Condemning the allegation by the U.S envoy, Mr. Ikon said, “I wish to state unequivocally that this is false and definitely not me.
“This, to me is a case of mistaken identity and I will be vindicated. I have initiated measures both legal and diplomatic to clear my name and the institution I represent.

“There are many questions left unanswered by the actions of the U.S. mission but I believe it will become clearer in the course of time”.
He also urged his constituents and Nigerians to be patient as the truth would be unveiled, adding that God would vindicate him.
“I want to reassure all of my innocence in this matter and I call on all relevant authorities and jurisdictions to commence full investigation to correct this great injustice to me.

“I have an unwavering faith in God to see me through this trying moment and plead with all not to be hasty in condemning me as the final outcome will surely clear my name.
“I urge for patience, prayers and God’s abiding wisdom at this time”.