By Mohammad Lawal Maikudi
Gov Uba Sani of Kaduna State has debunked a story suggesting that he rejected the nomination of ministerial replacement by Mal Nasir el-Rufa’i and called on the media to desist from spreading falsehood.
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, Mohammed Lawal Shehu in a statement said “the Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency Senator Uba Sani has called on media houses, social media users, and macro-blogging sites to desist from spreading false and unverified information as this could mislead readers and cause unnecessary tension in the polity.
“The Governor gave this advice while fielding questions from members of the press on his recent meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his alleged rejection of a certain individual proposed by his predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai to replace him as a ministerial nominee.”
The statement further said Governor Sani stated categorically, “The only thing that is true in the story is that I met with the President. Every other thing is false and a conjecture to create friction between me and Malam Nasir El-Rufai. At no time did we discuss the issue of replacement.”
He reiterated the importance of responsible reporting, urging media outlets to be cautious and avoid becoming tools for mischief-makers who specialize in spreading falsehoods and divisive narratives.
Gov Sani commends media houses and bloggers who consistently ensure due diligence in reporting factual stories reminding members of the press of their duty as the fourth estate of the realm.
“In these days of clickbaits and fake news, it is imperative for traditional and new media platforms to maintain their integrity by sharing balanced and verified stories that will be useful in moving the nation forward,” the Governor said.
