Former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed as false and malicious a viral report claiming he accused Vice President Kashim Shettima of creating Boko Haram.
The statement issued by the media office of the former Governor, described the publication titled “It’s Not Me, It’s Shettima Who Created Boko Haram – Sheriff Reveals” as a complete fabrication and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and tarnish his reputation.
The former governor, who is also a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said he never granted any interview or made any comment remotely connected to the claims circulating online.
“The said story is a total falsehood, devoid of truth, and a deliberate attempt to sow discord within the nation’s political landscape,” the statement read. “At no time did Senator Sheriff grant an interview or engage with any journalist on the matter.”
He described the publication as “a dangerous piece of fake news” aimed at undermining his contributions to peace, unity, and development in Borno State and Nigeria at large. Sheriff reaffirmed his commitment to national stability and condemned what he called the “unscrupulous actions” of individuals and platforms spreading misinformation for political gain.
The statement also revealed that Senator Sheriff has directed his legal team to take immediate steps to identify and prosecute those behind the false report.
“Should the publication not be retracted and taken down forthwith, the Senator will not hesitate to seek full legal redress,” it warned.
Sheriff urged members of the public and the media to disregard the viral story, emphasizing his dedication to truth, justice, and accountability.
Reacting to this, one jayblaze73 wrote, “Whether interview or viewinter, someone powerful in the affairs on government create and empower it… If only we have JACK BAUER (24 hours) in this country”
rodriquechemgem wrote, “Behind every gossip, there is an epitome of truth hidden. Make wona stay from her and very soon we go know names of the creators and sponsors of the group”
eagle_fami wrote, “How come did it get to the media? I post it all over twitter’s and I even tag trump and USA department of war. Sorry o too late to deny.”
ogcruz532 wrote, “Northerners una be problem of this country the huge problem wey Dey unah side definitely u people don’t know where it started and how it conquer”