Presidency Alerts Of Smear Campaign Against President Buhari
BY VICTOR BUORO, ABUJA – The Presidency on Wednesday alerted of an alleged smear campaign in the works against President Muhammadu Buhari and his office, by those it described as “disgruntled political elements” in the country.
This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina in which he said that the disgruntled political elements have been shopping for pliant online media that will serve as accomplices in their nefarious act.
Adesina said that the game plan is to launch orchestrated campaign of calumny in the days ahead, in which President Buhari would be portrayed as not being in charge of the country, a narrative already started from a procured offshore medium by the instigators.
According to Adesina; “Money and other attractive inducements are being dangled before the online media, and some of them are already complicit, cooking up stories with jejune and unsubstantiated allegations, all to sow seeds of discord and discontent in the country.
“Nigerians are urged to be wary and discerning in what they consume as news and special reports from such online media, as they are in cahoots with agents of destabilization, seeking ultimate political gains”.
He however said that President Buhari remains focused and single-minded in his determination to serve the country to the best of his ability and bringing change to different facets of our national life, adding that this is already evident in infrastructure as seen in roads, rail, bridges, airports, and many other strides round the country.
In the words of Adesina; “Agriculture is another worthy testimonial. The fight against corruption, insecurity, and retooling of the economy also proceed apace, and the Buhari Administration will not be distracted, and will continue to serve with heart and might, irrespective of all shenanigans”.
