Triggered by Statement, Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga Writes Sowore to Delete Posts on Tinubu

Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has reportedly written to activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, asking him to delete social media posts in which he described President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal.”.  .Read ..Full.. Article.. .

The controversy stems from President Tinubu’s recent remarks in Brazil, where he was quoted as saying that there is “no more corruption in Nigeria.” Sowore, referencing that statement, accused the President of dishonesty.

Onanuga, however, insisted Sowore misinterpreted the President’s words, explaining that Tinubu was specifically referring to the foreign exchange market reforms. In his WhatsApp message to Sowore, Onanuga wrote:

“Your August 26 tweet that the DSS is complaining about is anchored on a total misinterpretation of what the President said in Brazil. He said there was no more corruption regarding sourcing foreign exchange and that you do not need to know CBN Governor Cardoso to get forex. Prominent business people like Samad Rabiu have all given testimony about this. That was what he meant. Nothing more. You truly misfired. I will advise that you delete the contentious post.”

In his response, Sowore rejected the request, accusing the Presidency of attempting to silence dissent and intimidate critics.

“I am surprised that you consider it appropriate to dictate to citizens like me how to interpret what is already in the public domain, especially when it comes to videos and matters that touch on the State of the Nation… In this regard, it is you who has misfired. Your request reflects not only poor judgment but also the mindset of the principal you represent.”

Sowore further noted that Nigerians who criticise Tinubu often face harassment from security agencies and political operatives, and..  Read . .More —