The Presidency has complained of a smear campaign in the works against President Muhammadu Buhari by people it described as disgruntled political elements in the country.
The Presidency said the elements had been shopping for pliant online media that would serve as accomplices in their nefarious act.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in a statement said 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.
He said money and other attractive inducements are being dangled before the online media, adding that 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.
Adesina urged Nigerians to be wary and discerning of “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.”
He said President Buhari remains focused and single-minded in his determination to serve the country to the best of his ability, bringing changes to different facets of national life.
Adesina said this are already evident in infrastructure as seen in roads, rail, bridges, airports, and many other strides round the country.
He said that agriculture is another worthy testimonial.
He said the fight against corruption, insecurity, and retooling of the economy also proceeded apace, and the Buhari administration would not be distracted, and would continue to serve with heart and might, regardless of all shenanigans.