Senator Ben Bruce, says he will not respond to the attacks by critics and the Osun state government, until after the Ramadan period is over.
Bruce, had on Wednesday, June 17, pledged to donate his wardrobe allowance to the unpaid workers in Osun state.
The state government responded by saying that the gesture of the lawmaker is a mockery of Nigerian workers while several Nigerians on social media and beyond, also attacked him for pulling the stunt.
However, Bruce says he will not issue any rebuttal in the spirit of the month of Muslim fasting.
In a few tweets, he said:
I’ll take whatever attacks come my way but nothing & nobody can dissuade me from doing what my conscience directs in helping my fellow man.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 18, 2015
The month of Ramadan is here. Many unpaid workers will fast. With what will they break their fast? I thought of that and it moved me to act.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 18, 2015
I may not be a Muslim, but I respect Islam and I believe that it is wrong for me to respond to any attack during the Holy month of Ramadan.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 18, 2015
I wish the Muslim Ummah a successful fast. Please pray for God’s intervention in Nigeria so that peace may return. Ramadan Kareem!
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 18, 2015
Leave a reply