#Breaking News: Senator Ben Bruce Finally Reacts to AMCON's Seizure of His Multi-billion Naira Properties



 
In our earlier report today, it was revealed that the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Thursday morning, took over the multi-billion naira assets of three companies belonging to outspoken Bayelsa State Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce.
 
The AMCON had, by notice of appointment dated April 18, appointed Muiz Banire as Receiver/Manager over the sprawling assets of the three companies - Silverbird Galleria Limited, Silverbird Promotions Limited, and Silverbird Showtime Limited.
 
As the news went viral online and social media with photos, the popular politician known as the 'common sense senator' took to his social media and reacted to the reports and said;
 
"I have been on an international flight and have only just landed. The situation is being resolved and things will be back to normal. In 36 years, Silverbird has grown and as with any institution, it will face challenges. Tough times dont last. But we, as tough people, outlast them," he wrote on his Twitter accoun

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