No Nationwide Address Planned From Tinubu, Says Presidency

No Nationwide Address Planned From Tinubu, Says Presidency

The presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast regarding the planned protests. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, clarified this in a statement released on Saturday…….. CONTINUE READING

Onanuga accused certain individuals of spreading false reports about a presidential broadcast and circulating a fabricated speech. He stressed that President Tinubu has no plans to make any such broadcast.

In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Onanuga wrote: “Dear Nigerians,

“There are false claims circulating about a supposed broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This information is completely false and is being spread by individuals intending to create confusion and unrest. Please disregard it. President Tinubu has not delivered any broadcast. Below is the fabricated text being circulated.”

The fake speech claimed:

“Fellow Nigerians,

“I address you today with both concern and optimism. Our country faces severe economic difficulties that require decisive action. As your President, I am dedicated to making tough choices to steer Nigeria toward prosperity.

“Effective immediately, I am reducing my salary and allowances by 50% and urge other top officials to do the same. We must lead by example and make sacrifices for the nation’s benefit.

“In line with this, I am announcing the following steps:

1. The Office of the First Lady will be abolished to cut unnecessary costs.

2. We will sell surplus presidential aircraft, keeping only those necessary for official use.

3. Government ministries will be streamlined, reducing the number of ministers to 36 for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

4. Fuel and electricity subsidies will be reinstated to provide immediate relief while we address energy issues long-term.

5. All government officials will be required to use locally made products, including vehicles, to support domestic industries and conserve foreign exchange.

“Additional measures include:

6. Reducing the number of political appointees and aides across all government levels.

7. Implementing an e-governance system to cut bureaucracy and enhance efficiency.

8. Reviewing and renegotiating government contracts for better value.

9. Adopting performance-based budgeting to ensure every expenditure delivers results.

10. Freezing non-essential foreign trips for government officials and favoring virtual meetings.

11. Banning foreign medical treatments for myself, my cabinet, and other officials, opting for Nigerian healthcare facilities to conserve foreign currency and improve local healthcare services.

“These measures are just the beginning. We aim to overhaul governance to make it more efficient and responsive. To those planning protests under the #endbadgovernment banner, I hear your concerns and understand your frustration. However, I ask for your patience as we implement these reforms and work towards rebuilding our nation.

“The journey ahead will be challenging and require sacrifices. Yet, I believe in the strength and resilience of the Nigerian people. Together, we can overcome these obstacles and create a stronger, more prosperous Nigeria.

“Thank you.”

Onanuga’s statement emphasized that this speech is entirely fabricated and not endorsed by the President.