Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed reports alleging that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through Ms. Aisha Achimugu, provided funds purportedly belonging to Lagos State to Atiku.
Describing the claim as a “blatant lie from the pit of hell,” Ibe stated that the allegation is a politically motivated attempt to advance President Bola Tinubu’s interests.
According to him, the goal is to discredit the coalition being formed by opposition political leaders, in which Atiku Abubakar plays a key role, while also targeting Sanwo-Olu.
In a statement on his X handle on Thursday, Ibe warned that the campaign of calumny against Atiku Abubakar’s reputation must stop immediately.
Part of the statement read:
“We at Atiku Media Office have taken note of reports in a section of the media that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu through Ms Aisha Achimugu made available to His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, Vice President of Nigeria, 1999-2007 money purportedly belonging to Lagos State. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is also credited with investigating the matter.
“Let it be known, that this is a blatant lie from the pit of hell; a contrived political hogwash, and a futile campaign of calumny aimed at advancing the political interests of President Bola A. Tinubu.
“Indeed, their strategy is two-fold: get rid of Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu and to discredit the coalition being put together by the opposition political leaders, of which Atiku Abubakar is a key stakeholder.
“This voyage of misadventure and campaign of calumny against the person and reputation of Atiku Abubakar must be halted immediately and with alacrity, too.”
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