I sourced them from reputable suppliers and underwent quality checks, says Odimayo
The bags of rice distributed by the lawmaker representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Jimi Odimayo, have been described by his constituents as dangerous for consumption.
The constituents, who rejected the rice, which had been repackaged and distributed as a gift for the Yuletide, expressed concerns over the situation.
In some videos that had gone viral in the state, the constituents were seen displaying the coloured rice in the bags branded with Odimayo’s picture.
However, the federal lawmaker denied the allegations, saying that they were malicious and aimed at destroying his image by his detractors.
His media aide, Victor Adedeji, in a statement, said: “The public should also know that the rice distributed was sourced from reputable suppliers and underwent stringent quality checks before distribution.”
“Apart from the distribution of high-quality rice, Jimi Odimayo equally provided relief materials and financial aid sourced from his personal funds, a practice he has diligently maintained since 2014.
“Despite claims made in the video suggesting that the rice was full of stones and unfit for consumption, Odimayo assures constituents that the rice provided was ‘brown rice’ approved by the Federal Government of acceptable quality and suitable for consumption.”
