Truth Is Out! After Report Claimed Okonjo- Iweala Dared Tinubu, Criticized His Government’s Policies; See What Was Exposed
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In a recent development, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, has publicly denounced false claims circulating on social media that attribute critical statements to her regarding the economic policies of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The controversy began with a Facebook post that alleged Okonjo-Iweala criticized the administration’s economic decisions, particularly in light of a reported surge in national debt to N24 trillion within two months, even after the removal of the fuel subsidy
Okonjo- Iweala took to her official X handle (formerly Twitter) to address the issue, expressing her dismay at the unauthorized use of her name and image by political actors. She emphasized her neutrality as an international civil servant and reiterated her commitment to not being drawn into political disputes. It appears that there are individuals in Nigeria misusing my name and image on social media to engage in political conflicts, attributing statements to me that I never made, she stated. She firmly declared that the alleged statements were fabricated and warned against the misuse of her identity for political gains.
The false Facebook post claimed that Okonjo- Iweala had repeatedly offered advice to the Tinubu administration, which was allegedly ignored. The post also attributed a statement to her criticizing the removal of the fuel subsidy amidst the rising national debt. In response, Okonjo- Iweala stressed the importance of verifying information before accepting and disseminating it, especially on platforms like social media where misinformation can easily spread.
This incident is not isolated. Okonjo- Iweala has previously had to refute various false statements attributed to her. For instance, there was a viral WhatsApp message that falsely claimed she was bringing investors to Nigeria based on President Tinubu’s policies. She described the message as a” bad example of the use of social media” and warned those creating and spreading such misinformation that their efforts would not succeed. She clarified that she does not use WhatsApp broadcasts and urged the public to disregard such messages.
Another incident involved a statement falsely attributed to her, claiming she was” under attack” following her visit to President Tinubu. Okonjo- Iweala swiftly debunked this on her X handle, calling the statement wickedly false and designed to create mischief among Nigerians’ Okonjo- Iweala’ s consistent refutation of these false claims underscores the challenges faced by public figures in the digital age, where misinformation can quickly gain traction. Her proactive approach in addressing these issues highlights the importance of verifying the authenticity of information before sharing it, especially in matters of national and economic significance.
In conclusion, Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala remains committed to her role as the Director-General of the WTO and continues to focus on her responsibilities without getting involved in domestic political disputes. Her firm stance against the misuse of her name for political purposes serves as a reminder of the need for integrity and accuracy in the dissemination of information.
