PRESIDENCY DEBUNKS REPORTS OF TINUBU’S VISIT TO US
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BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has repudiated a report asserting that the President intends to travel to the United States on Tuesday for a meeting with US Vice President J. D. Vance.
Ajayi, in a communication through his official X account on Monday, characterized the report as inaccurate and deceptive, emphasizing that it had incited unwarranted conjecture and “ill-informed discussions. ”
Ajayi further stated that should Tinubu visit the White House, he would be conferring with President Donald Trump, rather than the Vice President.
He stated, “There is an article from Sahara Reporters indicating that President Tinubu will be traveling to the United States on Tuesday to meet with U. S. Vice President J. D. Vance. That article is inaccurate. I observe that the misinformation propagated by Sahara has formed the foundation for certain misinformed analyses since yesterday. If President Tinubu is indeed visiting the White House, he will not be meeting with a Vice President. ”
“I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our cherished Christians,” he said.
In response to the growing controversy, the President over the weekend denied any claims of a “Christian genocide,” reaffirming that Nigeria remains a democracy committed to religious freedom and equality for all citizens.
Tinubu, in an official statement via his X handle, emphasized that the Nigerian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and that his administration continues to engage religious leaders across faiths to promote peace and tackle insecurity.
“Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty,” Tinubu said.
He added, “Since 2023, our administration has maintained an open and active engagement with Christian and Muslim leaders alike and continues to address security challenges which affect citizens across faiths and regions.”
The President also dismissed external narratives portraying Nigeria as religiously intolerant, describing them as inaccurate and unreflective of the nation’s diversity and commitment to peaceful coexistence.
“The characterization of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality, nor does it take into consideration the consistent and sincere efforts of the government to safeguard freedom of religion and beliefs for all Nigerians,” Tinubu stated.
Reiterating that religious tolerance is a core element of Nigeria’s identity, Tinubu said, “Religious freedom and tolerance have been a core tenet of our collective identity and shall always remain so. Nigeria opposes religious persecution and does not encourage it.”
He further pledged continued collaboration with the United States and other international partners to deepen understanding and protect communities of all faiths.
“Nigeria is a country with constitutional guarantees to protect citizens of all faiths. Our administration is committed to working with the United States government and the international community to deepen understanding and cooperation on the protection of communities of all faiths,” Tinubu affirmed.
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