The immediate past Senate president, Ahmad Lawan has debunked reports that he blamed President Bola Tinubu for the economic crisis in the nation.
He said he never made any anti-Tinubu comment, and reports claiming he did so are nothing but insensitive and divisive lies.
Lawan, in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday by his media adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, said reports claiming he made comments against the administration of President Tinubu is a clear fabrication designed by mischief makers to incite ethnic tensions and create political instability.
The former Senate President made the denial after an online news platform quoted Lawan as having blamed Tinubu’s policies for the hunger and hardship Nigerians are going through currently.
However, Lawan has categorically denied the report and expressed support for the renewed hope policies of President Tinubu.
He said, “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.
“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 Lawan recognises 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 also called on Nigerians to support the current and stop believing unconfirmed reports.
“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 behaviour as legal action against them will be pursued without hesitation going forward,
” he added.
