‘Tough Times Don’t Last’ – Ben Bruce Responds To AMCON Charges

Politician and businessman Ben Murray-Bruce has taken to Twitter to respond to AMCON’s seizure of some of his assets, today June 23, 2016.

"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 like any body, it will face challenges. Tough times dont last. But we, as tough people, outlast them," he tweeted. 

It was reported this morning that Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) took over the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos as well as other assets of three companies belonging to the ‘common sense’ man and his brothers, Guy Murray-Bruce, Michael Murray-Bruce, and Roy Murray-Bruce. Continue...


The assets are being seized following the failure of Murray-Bruce and his brothers to settle an N11 billion loan owed Union Bank and acquired by AMCON. His son, Jonathan Murray-Bruce is also listed as a defendant in the default suit.

The three companies used in securing the loan are Silverbird Productions Limited, Silverbird Showtime Limited and Silverbird Galleria Limited.