Lawmaker disowns fake Facebook accounts

The office of Clement Jimbo, a federal lawmaker representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency, has issued a stern warning against fraudulent Facebook accounts operating under his name. The lawmaker's team is actively distancing itself from these imposters, urging the public to exercise caution.

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Beware and be warned! Impersonation is a serious crime, the law will get you soon. Start digging the ground to enter.

Jimbo's office clarified that the lawmaker maintains only one official Facebook account. They emphasized that this account is not used for financial transactions, nor does it offer promises of appointments or empowerment opportunities. This public disclaimer became necessary after the office's attention was drawn to multiple fake accounts allegedly impersonating the federal lawmaker.

A review of Jimbo's verified Facebook page revealed a screenshot highlighting four distinct accounts bearing his name, each marked with a prominent red 'X' to signify they are fake. Accompanying the visual warning, Jimbo wrote, "Beware and be warned! Impersonation is a serious crime, the law will get you soon. Start digging the ground to enter."

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Any person who chooses to deal with these fraudulent accounts does so entirely at their own risk.

The lawmaker's office strongly cautioned the public against communicating or sending money to anyone operating social media accounts in his name, stating that any such engagement is done at the individual's own risk. They urged the public to disregard messages from these fraudulent accounts and to promptly report and block them. Furthermore, those behind the impersonation have been warned to deactivate the fake accounts immediately or face legal consequences, as the act is deemed criminal, misleading, and unacceptable.

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This act of impersonation is criminal, misleading, and wholly unacceptable. We therefore urge everyone to remain vigilant, disregard any messages from such fake accounts and promptly report and block them.