Chidi Samuel|
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the purported leaked audio of Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and the accusations that 9-Mobile and Keystone Bank were purchased by President Buhari’s family members were part of PDP’s ‘Dubai agenda’ to “throw enough mud at the President and hope they can succeed in tainting his integrity.”
The minister who stated this at a media briefing on Tuesday in Abuja said the leaked audio was part of the “mudslinging’’ politics of the opposition,” but vowed that tactics will not break the rank of the ruling party.
He said, “Again, the opposition is determined to ensure that the ongoing campaign for the 2019 elections is not based on issues but on mudslinging.
“What is the point in shopping around for audio clips or publications that are then maliciously edited out of context?
“Why do they think this will break our ranks in the ruling party? What advantage do they think they can get from this infantile act?
“Whoever wants to circulate any audio or video clip should do so in its entirety so that the people can understand the context. Otherwise, let them continue wasting their time circulating an audio that is clearly designed to blackmail,’’ he said.
“The sooner the PDP realises this and retraces its steps, the better. President Buhari is globally acknowledged for his legendary integrity, and no one can tarnish it.
“When its allegations were proved to be wrong, those behind the shameless allegation did not even have the decency to admit their lies and apologise to the nation.
“This is bad politicking and it will not win more votes for the sinking PDP.
“It is sad that instead of focusing on issues, all they spew are innuendos, lies and concocted stories,’’ he concluded.