Presidency Warns Public About Non-Existent Presidential Group
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Nigerian Presidency has disassociated itself from a purported appointment by a non-existent group.
- Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi claimed an appointment from the "Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council."
- The Chief of Staff to the President warned the public and foreign missions to disregard the false claim.
The Nigerian Presidency has issued a strong disclaimer regarding a purported appointment made by an organization claiming to be the "Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council." The Presidency clarified that this organization is not recognized by the Federal Government and does not exist under the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu.
According to a statement released on Thursday by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, a certain Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi has been presenting himself to the public as having been appointed by his office. The Presidency emphasized that no such appointment has been made and the alleged council is not a legitimate entity within the government structure.
It has come to the notice of the Federal Government of Nigeria and specifically the Office of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR that a certain Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, under the auspices of an alleged organisation styled as the โPresidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Councilโ is portraying himself to the general public, as having been appointed by my office.
Gbajabiamila urged foreign and diplomatic missions, financial and multilateral institutions, development organizations, security agencies, and the general public to take note of this official disclaimer. The statement aims to prevent any potential deception or misuse of the Presidency's name by unrecognized individuals or groups.
The clarification serves to protect the integrity of the President's office and ensure that the public is not misled by false claims of official appointments or affiliations. The Presidency stressed that all relevant parties should verify any such claims through official channels.
The unsuspecting public is hereby advised to note that such an office does not exist under this administration and no appointment has been made in that regard.
Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.