Rita Odafe
Ahmad Lawan
Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has refuted allegations that he held Bola Tinubu responsible for the country’s economic challenges. Lawan clarified that he did not make any negative remarks about Tinubu and dismissed such reports as divisive and untrue.
In a statement released by his media advisor, Ezrel Tabiowo, Lawan denounced the purported comments attributed to him, emphasizing that they are fabrications aimed at causing discord and political unrest.
The ex-Senate President’s denial came after an online news outlet quoted him as implicating Tinubu’s policies for the current hardships faced by Nigerians. Lawan vehemently rejected the claim and voiced his support for President Tinubu’s initiatives for a better future.
Lawan emphasized, “This statement is not only untrue but also deeply insensitive and divisive. The false report is a deliberate attempt to sow seeds of disunity amongst Nigerians. It is a clear fabrication designed by mischief makers to incite ethnic tensions and create political instability.
“Senator Lawan recognizes and appreciates the efforts of the administration to tackle the myriad of issues confronting our country. Senator Lawan commends the President and his team for implementing their vision – The Renewed Hope Agenda – for a better Nigeria.”
The statement urged Nigerians to rally behind the government and cautioned against believing unverified information circulating online.
“Accordingly, we urge all Nigerians to be vigilant and responsible in their consumption of information. We also encourage the public to rely on credible sources and to reject fake news that is intended to mislead and divide.
“We urge the media and the general public to disregard this false and misleading report. We also sternly warn those responsible for spreading malicious fabrication to desist from such irresponsible and divisive behavior as legal action against them will be pursued without hesitation going forward,” he added.
