The Niger government has disclaimed a fake the appointment letter circulating on social media about the appointment of a traditional leader.
It described the letter as “false, fabricated, and bearing no authenticity.”
A statement by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to Niger Government (SSG), debunked the letter in Minna on Tuesday.
Usman said that the letter announcing Alhaji Mohammed Rabiu Daja’s as Sarkin Yakin Zone C by the state governor, Umaru Bago, was fabricated.
The SSG denied issuing the appointment letter, emphasising that official appointments are communicated through proper government channels.
“The circulating letter is fake and holds no official validity, no appointment of Sarkin Yakin Zone C has been made by the state government,” he said.
He urged the public to disregard the false information and verify news from official sources, stressing its commitment to transparency.
The statement said that legal action would be taken against those responsible for creating and spreading the misinformation.
The SSG appreciated the public’s vigilance and encouraged continued cooperation in combating misinformation.
