The Presidency has dismissed the reported restriction of the Vice President in the villa as false narratives and misinformation campaigns targeting Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima.
The Presidency notes that this time it comes with claims that the VP was barred from entering the Presidential Villa.The story, which first circulated through obscure online platforms, alleged a military barricade prevented the Vice President from accessing his office.
Categorically, the Presidency has denied the claims, describing them as entirely baseless and a continuation of a coordinated campaign of disinformation.
Dismissing the alleged incident as a deliberate fabrication designed to sow discord within the nation’s highest seat of power, a statement issued labelled the narrative not only false but alarmingly detached from the realities of governance.According to the clarification, “Nothing of the sort ever happened.
“These fresh allegations form part of what is described as a broader, well-orchestrated effort to spread confusion and suggest internal conflict between President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima.
The Presidency insists there is no rift and that those peddling such rumours are driven by mischief and political motives. Earlier this week, similar claims surfaced linking the circulation of unauthorised campaign posters to a division within the executive arm.That, too, was debunked by the Presidency, which reiterated its commitment to democratic principles and constitutional order.
Authorities suggest the repeated targeting of Vice President Shettima stems from underestimating the strength of the professional relationship and trust between the President and his Deputy
.“These fairy tales serve no purpose beyond mischief and distraction,” the statement noted.The Vice President, it added, remains undeterred, focusing his energies on supporting the President and delivering on national priorities.He has no time for “media circuses” manufactured by what the statement described as “the morally indifferent.
”The Presidency thanked Nigerians for their continued faith in the democratic process and emphasised that no smear campaign would unsettle the administration’s commitment to its constitutional mandate.
It therefore urged the public to dismiss the claims entirely and to exercise caution when consuming unverified reports. Journalists and media platforms were also reminded of their duty to pursue accuracy and integrity in reporting
