Lai Mohammed denies viral ‘Hausa insurgency’ claim
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has rejected a viral social media report alleging that he raised concerns about a so-called “Hausa insurgency” and its alleged sponsors.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the former minister described the report as completely false and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.
The story, which has circulated widely online, claimed that Mohammed made the remarks during an interview with Splash FM 105.5 in Ibadan. He, however, denied ever making such statements.
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“I categorically state that I have never made any comment regarding a ‘Hausa insurgency’ on any platform whatsoever,” he said.
Mohammed urged Nigerians to disregard the purported interview in its entirety, warning that the spread of such misinformation could cause confusion and heighten tensions.
He condemned the publication as the work of “relentless agents of fake news and deliberate distortion,” stressing that false information must not be allowed to thrive.
The former minister also reaffirmed his commitment to responsible public discourse and advised the public to be wary of unverified reports circulating on social media.
