Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has disclosed that one of his most difficult moments in office occurred during the famous #EndSARS protests in Nigeria.
According to him, his wife and family members were victims of both online and offline bullying during that period.
Speaking during an interview with AIT ahead of the unveiling of a new book which chronicles his experiences in office during the administration of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, Mohammed narrated that the businesses of his wife and children were boycotted by Nigerians during that period.
The former Minister added that he almost resigned his position as Minister due to the pressure which followed the ENDSARS protests.
He said, “My wife and children were bullied online and offline.
“Their businesses were boycotted, and they were very unhappy because they felt I brought all these upon them.
“We held a family meeting, and it was agreed that I should resign.”
Mohammed added that the passion to serve his country, rather than the perks of office, prevented him from resigning.
According to him, no Minister earned up to ₦900,000 per month then.
“People talk about benefits from the office, and I laugh. In my time, no minister earned up to N900,000 a month.
“My total earnings were N860,000, including feeding and housing allowances.
“It is an honour to serve, but it is wrong to assume that becoming a minister solves all your problems,” he said.
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