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President Tinubu denies viral ‘Tinubu Speaks’ statement
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has categorically denied the authenticity of a viral statement titled “Tinubu Speaks,” which was falsely attributed to him.
Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale addressed inquiries on Saturday, firmly dismissing the message as fake.
“Based on recent inquiries, I wish to reiterate that this is fake and does not emanate from the Presidency,” Ngelale stated.
The fabricated statement, widely shared on social media, purported to be a speech from President Tinubu addressing the nation’s economic challenges.
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It outlined a series of drastic measures, including a 50% salary cut for top government officials, the scrapping of the Office of the First Lady, and the restoration of fuel and electricity subsidies to alleviate the suffering of the masses.
Additionally, the fake message claimed that the President planned to reduce the number of ministers, sell off presidential aircraft, and implement a ban on foreign medical trips for government officials.
The Presidency has urged the public to disregard the false statement and to rely only on verified communications from official channels.
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