Presidency Alleges Conspiracy Against Buhari, Says Disgruntled Politicians Plotting ‘Campaign Of Calumny’

There’s a plot to discredit the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari through an “orchestrated campaign of calumny”, the presidency has claimed on Wednesday night.

President Buhari’s senior media adviser, Femi Adesina, said alleged traducers of his principal had already mobilized a number of online newspapers through which they intend to carry out the alleged plan.

THE WHISTLER, however, reports that Adesina did not provide evidence of the alleged plot, neither did he mention those behind it.

The presidential aide described those behind the plan as “disgruntled” politicians whose aim was to portray President Buhari as inept and “not in charge” of the country.

Adesina spoke in a statement posted on his Facebook page, where he urged Nigerians to be wary of the alleged plot.

The statement reads: “The general public is hereby alerted to a smear campaign in the works against Mr President and his office, by disgruntled political elements in the country, who have been shopping for pliant online media that will serve as accomplices in their nefarious act.

“The game plan is to launch orchestrated campaign of calumny in the days ahead, in which President Muhammadu Buhari would be portrayed as not being in charge of the country, a narrative already started from a procured offshore medium by the instigators.

“Money and other attractive inducements are being dangled before the online media, and some of them are already complicit, cooking up stories with jejune and unsubstantiated allegations, all to sow seeds of discord and discontent in the country.

“Nigerians are urged to be wary and discerning in what they consume as news and special reports from such online media, as they are in cahoots with agents of destabilization, seeking ultimate political gains.

“President Buhari remains focused and single-minded in his determination to serve the country to the best of his ability, bringing change to different facets of our national life. This is already evident in infrastructure as seen in roads, rail, bridges, airports, and many other strides round the country. Agriculture is another worthy testimonial.

“The fight against corruption, insecurity, and retooling of the economy also proceed apace, and the Buhari Administration will not be distracted, and will continue to serve with heart and might, irrespective of all shenanigans.”