- Dangote Group denied report of rift with Tony Elumelu
- Company rejected claims about refinery funding through personal borrowing
- Firm warned against fake content and misuse of Dangote identity
The Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless.
In a statement issued by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company said neither Dangote nor the Group made the claims attributed to them, stressing that the publication misrepresented both personal and corporate positions.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the statement read, “The Dangote Group has become aware of a publication titled ‘Aliko Dangote Speaks Out on Why He Distanced Himself from Tony Elumelu,’ which is false, malicious, and baseless. At no time did the President or the Group make such statements or express such sentiments.”
The company also rejected claims that the development of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals was financed through personal borrowing from friends.
It said, “The Group categorically rejects claims that the development of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals was financed through personal borrowing from friends. These assertions are wholly inaccurate and constitute a deliberate misrepresentation of facts.
“As a matter of principle, Aliko Dangote neither finances his projects through personal borrowing from friends nor engages in lending arrangements of that nature. Any individual making such claims should provide verifiable evidence to substantiate them.”
The Group further dismissed suggestions of any fallout between Dangote and Elumelu, stating that both business leaders maintain a cordial relationship.
It added, “Equally false are suggestions of any estrangement between Aliko Dangote and Mr Tony Elumelu, with whom he maintains a longstanding and cordial relationship.”
The company also raised concerns over what it described as a growing trend of fabricated statements and the unauthorised use of Dangote’s identity in AI generated advertisements and misleading content.
“Furthermore, the Group notes with concern a rising pattern of fabricated statements and the unauthorised use of Aliko Dangote’s name, likeness, and image in AI generated advertisements and other misleading content. These actions amount to reputational harm and potential fraud,” the statement said.
Dangote Group warned individuals and organisations involved in spreading such content to desist immediately or face legal action.
It stated, “All individuals, organisations, and platforms involved in the creation, publication, or dissemination of such false content are hereby put on notice to desist immediately.
“The Group will take appropriate steps, including legal action where necessary, to protect its reputation and that of its leadership.
“Dangote Group remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, while continuing to drive industrialisation, economic self sufficiency, and sustainable development across Africa.”
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