See how Ben Bruce discriminated against students at his birthday party (photos)
– Ben Murray-Bruce invited UNILAG student to his birthday party
– Some students were strongly disappointed and accused the senator of discrimination against them
– Murray-Bruce apologized to the students for bad experience
On Friday, February 19, Senator Bem Murray-Bruce celebrated his 60th birthday.
The party which held in the prestigious Eko Hotel had in attendance many dignitaries, some of which include: Chief Ike Ekweremadu, the deputy Senate President, Senator Dino Melaye, Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra state, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
Student from the department of mass communication, the University of Lagos, were also invited to the birthday celebration. However, some of them were strongly disappointed and accused Murray-Bruce of discrimination against them.
The undergraduates were reportedly made to sit in a different section of the venue and served lower quality refreshment.
Students were made to sit in a different section of the venue and served lower quality refreshment.
Students accused Ben Bruce of discrimination.
After attending the party, one of UNILAG students, Abidemi Adesokan wrote an article titled ‘Who is Genuine in Nigeria?’
Read the full article below:
“Senator Ben Murray Bruce turned 60 yesterday, he took the opportunity to launch his book “The Common Sense Revolution” but it’s sad to see that the event in its totality portrays the average Nigerian Politician.
“Usually, I hate to attend these so called “Big” events but it was Ben Bruce, the common sense guy, I jumped at the opportunity to go with my department, department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, as we were invited with a letter and we were feeling all important. We didn’t know it was an invitation to humiliation.
“At the venue, we were told to go upstairs, we didn’t mind, as they said that area was reserved for students. Getting there, I realized it was a perfect view to watch the “Elites” wine and dine. Still, we didn’t care. We only began to care when the ceremony kept going on and all tables kept getting additional contents and we were just there, like Observers. Don’t forget that we were invited, as I said earlier.
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“While all of that kept happening, I still didn’t care because they said every guest will get a free copy of the book. I wanted the book so, I waited on. At the end, only the guests got the Book. I had to look at our invitation to be sure we were guests. Yes, we were guests but the stiff class stratification that Senator Bruce Criticizes came to play.
“It’s so sad to see that the actions of the Common Sense Guy justifies the “Common Sense is not so common” statement.
“Since I know it’s all fake, I’d like to give a professional PR advice. It’s so bad, if you invite Nigerian students, who will, to a large extent, determine your political success, to an event only for them to watch you and your rich friends dine. Their votes aren’t even enough.
“Writing a book about Common Sense doesn’t actually make you have Common Sense. We aren’t hungry people. We are Unilag Students and we are contented with what we have, we wouldn’t go to shop 10 to sweet-talk anyone about common sense, just to get rice.
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“Happy Birthday, Senator Ben! Thanks for the deceit, segregation and above all, thanks so much for the Palm oil made Jollof Rice with a meat-like object.
“I am Abidemi Adesokan, A concerned Nigerian Student who believes there is hope for Nigeria, but Bruce isn’t just that guy.”
Meanwhile, Murray-Bruce has already apologized for the students’ bad experience and promised to send his books to them.
1-I read about the complaints of the students of the University of Lagos, Mass Comm. Dept over the treatment meted to them at #BenBruceAt60
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 20, 2016
2-The summary is that they were seated upstairs while other guests were seated downstairs and they did not get a book #BenBruceAt60
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 20, 2016
3-I apologize to the students for this treatment. I was seated at my table during the event & I could not have been everywhere #BenBruceAt60
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 20, 2016
4-My friends including @UtomiPat did not get books either. I only knew after the event. The demand was high and they sold out #BenBruceAt60
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 20, 2016
5-I was told that there were 54 Unilag students there. I have ordered 54 copies for them and they can pick it up by Friday #BenBruceAt60
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 20, 2016
6-I also announced at the event on live TV that the books are available for free download on my site https://t.co/06qC1puYxK #BenBruceAt60
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 20, 2016
7-Its not easy organizing a live event featuring 5k guests. Hitches will happen. I’m sorry and I am committed to rectifying it #BenBruceAt60
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 20, 2016
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