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The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has labeled as false and malicious a viral social media post attributed to her, which criticized President Bola Tinubu's approach to handling insecurity.
The post, titled “Trump didn’t ‘hit’ us – our leaders did,” alleged that Okonjo-Iweala accused Nigerian leaders of favoring rhetoric over effective action against banditry and insurgency.
The post further claimed that the former Minister of Finance urged Tinubu to cease his damage control speeches and prioritize the safety of the people.
In a prompt response through her verified X account on Saturday, Okonjo-Iweala emphasized that the post did not originate from her.
The WTO leader cautioned the public against believing or sharing the misinformation, stating that legal measures were being taken against those responsible for the impersonation.
“Please be aware, this story circulating on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook is false! We are taking action! The person who created this couldn’t even spell my name,” she wrote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala say about the viral post?
She described it as fake and malicious, emphasizing that it did not come from her.
What was the content of the viral post?
The post accused Nigerian leaders of prioritizing rhetoric over decisive action against insecurity and urged President Tinubu to secure the people instead of giving damage control speeches.
What action is being taken against the misinformation?
Okonjo-Iweala stated that legal steps are being pursued against those who created the impersonating post.
