Korede Abdullah in Lagos
The Presidency has denied reports of the sacking of three ministers — Ministers of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, and that of Power, Adebayo Adelabu — describing the information as “fake” and meant to cause disturbance.
It was reported by some media houses, not Africa Health Report (AHR), yesterday that President Bola Ahmad Tinubu had sacked the three ministers for their poor performances.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, reacted to the news on his official X handle, urging security agencies to take action against fake news websites and platforms.
Onanuga emphasized that “fake news is simply licentiousness and must be criminalised,” adding that “press freedom and freedom of speech will not exist when some people can wake up and concoct their news and narratives without regard for truth.”
