Former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has denied studies claiming that he accused Vice President Kashim Shettima of creating Boko Haram.
In a press release issued on Saturday and titled “A Lie Taken Too Far: Shettima, Ali Modu Sheriff Are Not on Warfare Path,” Sheriff described the report as false, malicious, and meant to trigger disunity.
He stated: “The eye of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, former Governor of Borno State and revered elder statesman, has been drawn to a false and malicious publication circulating on-line beneath the headline, ‘It’s Not Me, It’s Shettima Who Created Boko Haram — Sheriff Reveals.’
“The stated story is an entire fabrication, devoid of fact, and a deliberate try and mislead the general public, malign Senator Sheriff, and sow discord throughout the nation’s political panorama.”
Sheriff categorically denied ever making such a press release, granting any interview, or partaking with journalists on the matter.
He stated the report was not solely mischievous but additionally a harmful piece of pretend information aimed toward undermining his contributions to peace and nationwide growth.
“The Senator maintains his unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s safety and stability and finds it deeply regrettable that unscrupulous people and platforms would resort to peddling falsehoods for reasonable political acquire,” the assertion added.
Sheriff urged the general public and the media to ignore the story and warned that his authorized crew had been instructed to determine and take motion towards these behind the defamatory publication.
He additional vowed to hunt full authorized redress if the story isn’t retracted, reiterating his dedication to fact, justice, and accountability.
