By Ayodele Oni
Mohammed Babangida, son of former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has clarified that his signature was forged on the letter which purportedly announced his rejection of appointment as chairman, Bank of Agriculture, (BOA).
He dissociated himself from reports circulating on social media claiming he rejected his recent appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, (BOA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Federal Government had announced his appointment last week alongside seven others. The presidency had earlier issued statement to deny the rejection.
However, on Monday, social media was flooded with a letter allegedly written by Babangida to President Tinubu, thanking him for the offer, but purportedly turning it down due to personal and professional reasons.
Reacting swiftly through the Ibrahim Babangida Media Office in Minna, Babangida described the letter as fake and politically motivated.
Mahmud Abdullahi, spokesperson for the Media Office, said Babangida immediately dismissed the letter as a fabrication by mischief makers when it was brought to his attention.
“It is a concocted letter from disgruntled elements. I am ready to serve as the chairman of the Bank of Agriculture,” Babangida was quoted as saying.
Abdullahi further explained that a closer examination of the letter revealed discrepancies, including a forged signature and an incorrect phone number on the letterhead.
“There is no truth in that letter. The members of the public should disregard it,” he concluded
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