Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe and member of the ministerial vetting committee, Jerry Ahmed Shaib has expressed deep sorrow and frustration over the chaos that erupted in Parliament during the ministerial vetting on January 31, 2024.
Speaking on the Prime Morning show on Joy Prime with Roselyn Felli, the MP recounted the distressing events that led to the violent altercation, stressing that he has been unfairly accused and deeply pained by the incident.
Shaib, who was visibly emotional during the interview, described the events of that day as "regrettable and unfortunate," adding that propaganda has exaggerated the situation to tarnish his image.
He revealed that the turmoil in Parliament affected him so much that it took his wife, mother, and constituents to calm him down. "I am not a violent person.