The presidency has raised an alarm over an alleged campaign against the image of the President and his office by some people it described as disgruntled political elements in the country.
The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement on Wednesday evening said those behind this act have been shopping for pliant online media that will serve as accomplices in their nefarious act.
Adesina alleged that the game plan is to launch an orchestrated campaign of calumny in the days ahead, in which President Muhammadu Buhari would be portrayed as not being in charge of the country.
According to him, a narrative had 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,” he said.
He advised Nigerians 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.
Adesina stated that the President 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.
He also noted that the change is already evident in infrastructure seen in roads, rail, bridges, airports, and many other strides round the country of which agriculture is another worthy testimonial.
He concluded by saying his principal will not be distracted in the fight against corruption, insecurity, and retooling of the economy and will continue to serve with heart and might, irrespective of all shenanigans.
