Atiku’s Aide Accused Tinubu’s Administration of Deception: 10 False Claims Brought to Light by

Atiku’s aide- Special Assistant on Public Communications for the former Vice President, Phrank Shaibu, has cautioned Nigerians against falling for what he calls a deliberate propaganda strategy employed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to mislead the public.

Atiku’s Aide Statement

In a statement released in Abuja on Sunday, Atiku’s Aide, Shaibu dismissed the apologies made by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, and others, asserting that they are merely remorseful for getting caught.

Shaibu, Atiku’s Aide highlighted that the President’s team has been caught in at least ten embarrassing falsehoods, all part of an orchestrated propaganda campaign spanning 117 days.

He further commented, “The fact that Tinubu has more media aides than economic and security advisers indicates a reliance on propaganda as a state policy. My advice to the Nigerian media is to consistently fact-check any government claims to preserve their credibility. When the Tinubu government says it’s morning, verify if the sun is truly shining.”

Alleged Tinubu’s False Claims

Atiku’s Aide Shaibu proceeded to outline the ten alleged falsehoods of the Tinubu regime:

1. Tinubu’s inauguration speech claimed that petrol subsidies were eliminated. However, with oil prices at $94 per barrel and the exchange rate at N1,000/$1, diesel prices have surged to approximately N1,000 per liter, while petrol remains around N620 per liter. This implies petrol subsidies still exist, and the lack of transparency raises suspicions of mismanagement.
2. False claims were made about the United Arab Emirates lifting the visa ban on Nigerians instantly, permitting travel to Dubai. This turned out to be untrue and a source of national embarrassment when UAE authorities clarified the situation.
3. Tinubu’s assertion of being the first African President to ring the NASDAQ bell was debunked when it was revealed that Malawian President Jakaya Kikwete had done so earlier.
4. A statement attributed to US Presidential Envoy Ambassador Molly Phee, suggesting President Biden’s desire to meet Tinubu at the UNGA, proved false as no such meeting occurred.
5. Tinubu’s declaration of a single, reliable exchange rate for the Naira was contradicted by actual rates, with the I&E Window at N780/$1 and parallel markets at N1,000/$1.
6. The Nigerian government’s claim of neutralizing terrorists in Shiroro LGA, Niger State, was exposed as false by Premium Times, revealing innocent civilians as victims.
7. Despite promises, the Central Bank of Nigeria failed to inject $10 billion into the foreign exchange market, causing the Naira’s continued depreciation.
8. Tinubu’s pledge to serve without prejudice contradicts key appointments favoring a specific region and his control of the petroleum and gas ministry.
9. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s claim of obtaining a $3 billion Afrexim loan to stabilize the Naira proved untrue, as the Naira plummeted on the black market.
10. The Student Loan Act, which purportedly covered tuition fees, was questioned as government schools increased other fees, rendering the act ineffective.