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Former VP Sambo disowns spokesperson

In a statement issued on Sunday by his personal aide, Yinka Ibrahim, the former VP called on media organisations to note that Mr Sani is no longer authorised to speak for him.

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Former Vice President Namadi Sambo says Umar Sani is no longer his spokesperson and has dissociated himself from all public opinions expressed by the latter.

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In a statement issued on Sunday by his personal aide, Yinka Ibrahim, the former VP called on media organisations to note that Mr Sani is no longer authorised to speak for him.

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” It should, therefore, be placed on record, once again, that Umar Sani is no longer authorised to speak on behalf of former Vice President Namadi Sambo.”

The statement said: “It has come to our attention that recent media reports have mistakenly attributed Mr Sani’s personal views to former Vice President Sambo. We categorically refute these misrepresentations. The former Vice President’s office maintains that only statements released through its designated official channels carry the weight of his views and stance on issues.”

“We acknowledge that Mr Sani previously served as Director General of Media and Publicity and as Senior Special Assistant on Media during the tenure of former Vice President Sambo—first as Governor of Kaduna State and later as Vice President of Nigeria.

” However, since 2016, Mr Sani has ceased to be associated with the former Vice President’s official communications.

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“We urge all media outlets and members of the public to disregard any statements or political opinions attributed to former Vice President Sambo through the medium of Umar Sani.

” Accurate public discourse is essential, and only verified communications issued by our office should be considered authoritative.
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