Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Reacts to AMCON Take Over; Says Tough times don’t last

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria on Thursday morning sealed the Abuja premises of Silverbird Galleria belonging to Senator Ben Murray-Bruce.

The galleria currently houses the Abuja studio of the Radio and Television stations of the senator as well as his other businesses.

The building was sealed by AMCON through the assistance of law enforcement agencies around 8am following a court order secured by AMCON.

Conspicuously written on the fence of the building as well as other strategic locations was an enforcement notice by AMCON which says, “Possession taken by court order 26/06/16.”

It was gathered that the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos was also sealed with workers being denied entry into the galleria, which also houses Silverbird Television and Silverbird Cinema.

The Senator said the situation, which led the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria to take possession of Silverbird Galleria today, is being resolved.

Reacting to the event, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce however said that with over three decades of operation, Silverbird was bound to encounter challenges, but would overcome them.

“I have been on an international flight and have only just landed. The situation is being resolved and things will be back to normal,” he tweeted.

“In 36 years, Silverbird has grown and like anybody, it will face challenges. Tough times don’t last. But we, as tough people, outlast them.”