Bassey noted in the statement that Mustapha does not own nor operate any Twitter account with such a username.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has disowned a Twitter handle bearing his name.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Information in the SGF’s office, Willie Bassey, said the fake username dragged Mustapha’s name into making unsavoury comments on the governorship candidates of APC in Adamawa and Zamfara states.
A tweep with the handle @__yellows tweeted on Monday, “I am now 100% against Binani becoming the Governor of Adamawa as it goes completely against the teachings of Islam.
“As much as I would love the people’s choice to prevail, I would pray that the calamity of being led by a woman doesn’t befall the good people of the state. May Allah SWT guide us all.”
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Bassey noted in the statement that Mustapha does not own nor operate any Twitter account with such a username.
“For the avoidance of doubt, SGF wishes to state categorically that he does not own or operate any Twitter handle by such a username.
“And, therefore, calls on Nigerians to disregard any negative comments made with such a username on Twitter against the persons of the Gov. of Zamfara and the governorship candidate of APC in Adamawa State.
“He finds it mischievous for any person to attach his name to a fake user account.
“He, therefore, cautions Twitter users and those who respond to certain posts to always endeavour to verify Twitter handles before responding to posts of any sort,’’ the statement said.