Senator Lawan denies allegation based on Tinubu criticisms

Senator Lawan denies allegation based on Tinubu criticisms

By: Yahaya Wakili

The office of Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, representing Yobe North Senatorial District, has strongly condemned and categorically denied a false and malicious report published by Nasarawa reporters, wherein he is alleged to have said, “Nobody is criticizing Tinubu because he is Yoruba; we all know his policies caused hunger and unbearable hardships.”

A statement signed by Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, FAI, FIMC, FCP, and Fsca Media Adviser to Senator Ahmed Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, was made available to newsmen in Damaturu,.

This statement is not only untrue, but also deeply insensitive and divisive. The false report is a deliberate attempt to sow seeds of disunity among Nigerians. It is a clear fabrication designed by mischief-makers to incite ethnic tensions and create political instability.

According to the press statement, the malicious report is a figment of the imagination of those who seek to stoke ethnic division and undermine national harmony. Senator Lawan will continue to work diligently by giving his full support, as always, to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the progress and unity of all Nigerians.

“We strongly condemn the recent wave of fake news and misinformation on various online social platforms aimed at creating confusion and undermining the confidence of Nigerians in the President Tinubu-led government.

“Senator Ahmed Lawan stands firmly in support of President Bola Tinubu, whom he campaigned vigorously for ahead of the 2023 general elections. He remains committed to working with President Tinubu’s administration for the progress and prosperity of Nigeria.

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.

Senator Lawan denies allegation based on Tinubu criticisms