I Never Said Shettima Created Boko Haram

I Never Said Shettima Created Boko Haram – Sheriff
He says he never granted any interview or made such a statement.
Vows legal action against those behind the false publication.

Former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has debunked reports claiming he accused Vice President Kashim Shettima of creating the Boko Haram terrorist group.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the report, which circulated widely on social media, alleged that Sheriff had said, “It’s not me; it’s Shettima who created Boko Haram.” However, in a statement released on Saturday, Sheriff described the publication as “false, malicious, and dangerous,” stressing that it was a calculated attempt to tarnish his image and mislead the public.

According to the statement, “The said story is a complete fabrication, devoid of truth, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, malign the person of Senator Sheriff, and sow discord within the nation’s political landscape.”

The former governor clarified that he had never granted any interview or made any comment relating to Boko Haram, insisting that the story was entirely fabricated by political detractors.

“This false report is not only mischievous but also a dangerous piece of fake news aimed at undermining years of Senator Sheriff’s contributions to peace, national unity, and development, both in Borno State and across Nigeria,” the statement read.

Sheriff reiterated his commitment to national unity and stability, adding that those behind the false report would be held accountable.

He said, “Senator Sheriff has instructed his legal team to take immediate steps to identify all individuals, bloggers, or media outlets responsible for the dissemination of this defamatory material.”

He warned that failure to retract and delete the false report would attract legal consequences, stating, “Should the false publication not be retracted and taken down forthwith, the Senator will not hesitate to seek full legal redress under the law.”

Shettima Created Boko Haram - Sheriff — Shettima Created Boko Haram – Sheriff

Sheriff concluded by reaffirming his dedication to Nigeria’s peace, stability, and democratic development, assuring that misinformation aimed at destabilising the polity would not succeed.