President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has vehemently denied the rumour making the round that his administration has plans to relocate the Nation’s Federal Capital back to Lagos from Abuja. The State House, through Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, issued a press statement addressing the intentional misinterpretations surrounding recent directives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
Exposed: Mischief-Makers: False Allegations Designed to Foster Ethnic Mistrust
The false allegations made by mischief-makers who have misconstrued the CBN’s decision to shift its Department of Banking Supervision to Lagos and the order for the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to relocate its main office back to Lagos are clearly rejected in the statement.
Political Ploys Uncovered: Renewed Sordid Narratives Exposed
President Tinubu’s spokesman exposed the insidious nature of the above rumours and revealed that they had initially surfaced during the electioneering period, and were ostensibly sponsored by political opponents who are plotting to hinder Tinubu’s presidential ambitions.
Facts Clarified: Administrative Moves Not Political Agendas
The press statement clarifies that the administrative decisions, including the move of FAAN’s head office to Lagos, are not political maneuvers aimed at relocating the Federal Capital. It emphasizes that these decisions are purely administrative and should not be politicized, underscoring the permanence of Abuja as the Federal Capital, legally backed.
Appeal for Restraint: Urging Against Dangerous Politics
President Tinubu’s administration calls for restraint and appeals to those promoting the baseless rumours to desist from dangerous politics that aim to create discord between the North and the South. It highlights other parastatals with headquarters outside Abuja, emphasizing that such administrative decisions should not be exploited for political gains.
Commitment to Equity: President Tinubu’s Pledge to Serve Every Section
The statement concluded by affirming President Tinubu’s commitment to just and equitable governance for every section of the country. It urged citizens to focus on the administration’s efforts to meet the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians, and denouncing rumour-mongering as a disservice to the people’s expectations of good governance.
