The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has distanced himself from the purported appointment as APC Ondo State leader by President Bola Tinubu.
A news article circulating on Blueprint newspaper, titled “Tinubu appoints interior minister political leader in Ondo,” claiming that the Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been appointed as the political leader in Ondo state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had gone viral on Wednesday.
In a swift reaction, the minister through a press statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alao Babatunde disassociated and distanced himself from the purported appointment.
He said “it holds no truth whatsoever. There has been no meeting held with all the local government APC chairmen and leaders in Abuja, as alleged in the article.”
“While the Minister is aware that the party’s governorship primary election is days away, he has advised aspirants to embrace the spirit of love and sportsmanship.”
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), as the father of the nation and as the leader of the party, is a democrat whose interest is always to promote unity and peace and would not be involved in any action that will undermine that.”
“We urge the public to disregard the misinformation contained in the viral news article and to always rely on credible sources for accurate information.” He said