Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed as false the viral reports claiming he made comments about confronting U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, describing the allegation as baseless and misleading.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Speaking in response to a video clip circulating on social media, Akpabio expressed dismay over the falsehood, warning Nigerians about the dangers of spreading unverified information online.
“Do not put me in trouble; who am I to fight Trump?” the Senate President said, reacting to the fabricated statement attributed to him. He urged the public to be discerning in their media consumption, noting that, “Communication is very clear: if you are not well informed, you are deformed.”
Addressing his colleagues and the public, Akpabio cautioned against the careless sharing of sensational or unverified “breaking news” that could undermine national stability. “Breaking news should not break the society,” he warned.
The Senate President emphasized the importance of responsible communication, lamenting how misinformation distorts facts and misleads citizens. He called for greater accountability among social media users and urged Nigerians to always verify information before reposting or commenting.
Akpabio’s remarks have since sparked a wider conversation on digital responsibility, media ethics, and the growing impact of fake news on Nigeria’s political discourse.