Fani-Kayode Reacts To Videos Claiming That Chief Of Defence Staff Is Poised To Become Head Of State

Amidst Nigeria’s current turmoil, former Minister of Tourism and Culture Femi Fani-Kayode has spoken out against the spread of false information and manipulated videos on social media. These malicious materials falsely accuse General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, of plotting a government overthrow and Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle of collaborating with the Nigerien military to disrupt the Tinubu administration.

Fani-Kayode condemned these baseless accusations as part of an orchestrated campaign aimed at breeding distrust, fear, and division within the government, ultimately undermining President Tinubu’s authority. He urged President Tinubu not to be swayed by these deceitful tactics, warning that they aim to weaken his leadership by discrediting his most loyal associates.

In a post on his official X handle, Fani-Kayode emphasized that the dissemination of false information and distorted videos is a deliberate attempt to instill suspicion, fear, and chaos within government structures. He cautioned President Tinubu against falling for these sinister tactics, which aim to create division and mislead him into removing his trusted allies……See_More