Atiku’s aide accuses Tinubu govt of deceptive Nigerians with ’10 huge lies’ | The Guardian Nigeria Information

Phrank Shaibu, the Particular Assistant on Public Communication to former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has unveiled what he described as “the ten huge lies” which have up to now characterised the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Shaibu, in a press release issued on Sunday, stated the “huge lies” had been proof that Tinubu’s solely plan was to make use of propaganda to deceive Nigerians slightly than do any correct work in rescuing residents from the bottomless pit of unhealthy governance they’d been pushed into within the final eight years plus 117 days of the administration of the All Progressives Congress.

Atiku’s aide requested Nigerians to not be deceived by the apology issued by the Particular Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, and different aides to Tinubu. He stated they had been solely sorry as a result of they’d been caught and never as a result of they had been penitent. Shaibu stated the truth that Tinubu had extra media aides than financial and safety advisers was sufficient to show that his administration would depend on propaganda as a state coverage.

“My recommendation to the Nigerian media is to at all times fact-check any declare made by this authorities as this may assist preserve their credibility. If the Tinubu authorities says it’s morning, go outdoors to confirm if the solar is shining,” he stated.

Atiku’s aide listed the next as “the ten lies of the Tinubu regime I’ve compiled up to now”:

1. Gas Subsidy: Bola Tinubu claimed in his inaugural speech that petrol subsidy is gone. Nevertheless, with oil costs at $94 per barrel and the naira at N1,000/$1, the value of diesel has risen to about N1,000 per litre whereas petrol stays at about N620 per litre. It’s apparent to the discerning thoughts that petrol is now being backed.
2. UAE Visa Ban: The federal government falsely claimed that the United Arab Emirates had lifted the visa ban on Nigerians, which later turned out to be unfaithful.
3. NASDAQ Bell Ringing: Tinubu claimed to be the primary African President to ring the NASDAQ bell, which was debunked as Malawian President, Jakaya Kikwete, rang the bell on September 21, 2011.
4. Assembly with President Biden: A press release issued by Ajuri Ngelale quoted US Presidential Envoy Ambassador Molly Phee as saying that “President Joe Biden is asking to satisfy with you on the sidelines of UNGA,” which by no means occurred.
5. Alternate Fee: Tinubu claimed to have retooled the change charge to a dependable, reliable one-figure floating of the naira, which is way from the present change charges.
6. Airstrike in Niger State: The federal government claimed an airstrike towards terrorists in Niger State, however it later turned out that harmless civilians had been killed.
7. $10 Billion FX Injection: The Central Financial institution claimed it might inject $10 billion into the overseas change market, which hasn’t occurred.
8. Inclusive Authorities: Tinubu promised a authorities with prejudice in the direction of none, however key appointments have favored one part of the nation.
9. NNPC Mortgage: Claims that NNPC obtained a $3 billion Afrexim mortgage to stabilize the naira haven’t materialized.
10. Scholar Mortgage Act: The Scholar Mortgage Act, signed by Tinubu, covers solely tuition charges, whereas different academic bills have elevated in authorities colleges.

This listing, carried in full right here, highlights the considerations raised by Shaibu concerning what he sees as deceptive claims by the Tinubu administration.