Okonjo-Iweala also cautioned those behind the report to desist from misusing her name for their political ends
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has refuted claims that she recently condemned Nigeria’s debt profile.
The former Nigerian Minister of Finance was reacting to a remark that she said Nigeria’s debt profile hit N24 trillion in two months for the first time in the country’s history.
A Facebook post had quoted Okonjo-Iweala as saying: “Nigeria debt for the first time in history has risen to 24 trillion in just 2 months even after removing subsidy is something unbelievable.
“I call several time to help and advise but the current administration and cabals refuse to let me come in. How can you remove fuel subsidy with a debt of 24 trillion in 2 months.” [sic].
Reacting to the post, Okonjo-Iweala described the remark as false.
She also cautioned those behind the post to desist from using her name for political gains.
Speaking on her X page, she tweeted: “THIS IS IMPORTANT- It appears that there are people in Nigeria trying to use my name and image on social media to fight battles on different sides of the political divide, putting words in my mouth that I never said.
“Therefore, I want to alert everyone that the message below is FAKE. This is a stern warning to all those trying to misuse my name for their political ends that I will continue to rebut any attempts to use my name and image falsely!”