Muhammed Babangida, son of former military President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has officially confirmed his acceptance of the chairmanship of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA).
He refuted recent claims that he had declined the position, labeling those reports as “false and malicious.”
In a press statement issued on Monday, Babangida expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the trust placed in him and reiterated his full acceptance of the appointment.
“We wish to clarify that Muhammed gratefully accepts the appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, as announced by the federal government, and extends his sincere appreciation to President Tinubu for the trust and confidence bestowed upon him,” the statement read.
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Babangida issued his clarification after online claims circulated widely, suggesting he had rejected the appointment due to personal and professional reasons.
However, he emphatically denied these reports, calling them a deliberate effort to mislead the public and discredit the Tinubu administration.
“These reports are false and malicious. They are a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and tarnish the image of the President’s administration,” the statement added.
Babangida’s team also assured the public that they would identify and hold accountable those responsible for spreading the false information.
“We also want to assure the public that those spreading these falsehoods will be thoroughly investigated and brought to justice. We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and fostering unity within our nation.”
In conclusion, the statement urged Nigerians to be vigilant and verify news from reliable sources.
“We call on all citizens to remain discerning and to verify information from credible sources to prevent the spread of misinformation,” it said.
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