Power Minister Fires Back: Denies Viral Quote, Alleges Plot To Tarnish Image

He also cautioned the public about what he described as a deliberate spread of misinformation aimed at damaging his reputation.

In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, it was clarified that Adelabu never made such a remark in any setting, whether public or private.

Tunji emphasized that the circulating statement is entirely fabricated and should be ignored, noting that it did not originate from the minister.

He further stated that the claim appears to be part of a wider campaign to discredit Adelabu, describing it as a continuation of coordinated efforts to spread false information about him.

“This is not a one-off incident. It reflects a sustained attempt to damage the reputation and office of the Honourable Minister through fake news and deliberate misinformation,” he said.

The aide also pointed out that the false claim follows a recently circulated fake resignation letter allegedly linked to the minister, which has already been debunked.

According to him, these incidents suggest a calculated attempt to undermine Adelabu’s credibility.

He added that the attacks may be connected to the minister’s growing political influence, particularly amid speculation about his interest in contesting the Oyo State governorship under the All Progressives Congress.

Adelabu urged Nigerians to disregard the viral claim and rely only on credible sources of information, warning that the spread of unverified content can mislead the public and harm reputations.