Former Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan has disassociated himself from reports alleging that he said “Nobody is criticizing Tinubu because he is Yoruba, we all know his policies caused hunger and unbearable hardships.”
Lawan who represents Yobe North Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate described the statement published by Nasarawa reporters as falsehood, insensitive and divisive. He said the report is deliberately orchestrated by mischief makers to sow seeds of disunity amongst Nigerians and incite ethnic tension.
Speaking yesterday through his Media Adviser, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, Senator Ahmed Lawan maintained that the malicious report is a figment of the imagination of those who seek to stoke ethnic division and undermine national harmony. He promised to continually give his full support 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 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.
‘’Senator 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.”
Senator Ahmed Lawan further urged the media and the general public to disregard this false and misleading report as he sternly warned those responsible for spreading malicious fabrication to desist from such irresponsible and divisive behaviour saying legal action against them will be pursued without hesitation going forward.