File photo: Defence Minister, Christopher Musa
The Office of the Minister of Defence has dismissed reports claiming that the Minister, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), intends to resign from office, describing the rumours as false and malicious.
In a statement on Monday by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the office said the reports circulating on social media and some online platforms were “entirely fabricated” and should be disregarded.
She said, “The attention of the Office of the Honourable Minister of Defence has been drawn to a malicious and entirely fabricated rumour circulating across various online and social media platforms alleging that the Honourable Minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd), has expressed an intention to step down from his position.
“We wish to state unequivocally and in the strongest possible terms that these rumours are absolute falsehood borne out of complete mischief.” Related News Inflation above 30% in 19 states, FCT despite national easing Why it’s wrong to say ‘Myself and my dad went there.’ (11) FIFA probes post-match scuffle after Spain’s World Cup final win over Argentina
