Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed reports alleging that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu provided Atiku with money belonging to the state through Ms Aisha Achimugu.
Ibe described the allegation as a “blatant lie from the pit of hell” and a futile attempt to discredit Atiku and advance President Bola Tinubu’s interests.
According to Ibe, the goal of the allegation is to remove Sanwo-Olu and discredit the opposition coalition, of which Atiku is a key stakeholder.
Ibe warned that the campaign of calumny against Atiku must be stopped immediately.
In a statement, Ibe emphasized that the reports are entirely false and part of a larger scheme to undermine Atiku’s reputation.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly investigating the matter, but Ibe maintains that the allegations are baseless and politically motivated.
Part of the statement read: “We at Atiku Media Office have taken note of reports in a section of the media that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu through Ms Aisha Achimugu made available to His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, Vice President of Nigeria, 1999-2007 money purportedly belonging to Lagos State.
“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is also credited with investigating the matter.
“Let it be known, that this is a blatant lie from the pit of hell; a contrived political hogwash, and a futile campaign of calumny aimed at advancing the political interests of President Bola A. Tinubu.
“Indeed, their strategy is two-fold: get rid of Sanwo-Olu and to discredit the coalition being put together by the opposition political leaders, of which Atiku Abubakar is a key stakeholder.
“This voyage of misadventure and campaign of calumny against the person and reputation of Atiku Abubakar must be halted immediately and with alacrity, too.”