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Senate President Godswill Akpabio rejected a widely circulated social media post that falsely claimed he trivialised Nigerian killings and criticised U.S. President Donald Trump.
Akpabio labelled the quote a “deliberate fabrication” intended to cause diplomatic tension.
The post, shared by a platform identified as Rant HQ, falsely claimed that Akpabio said, “The killing is taking place in Nigeria, not in the USA. Trump should focus on the US. Nigerians are not complaining about the killings; we are fully satisfied with the condition of Nigeria.”
In a swift response on Sunday, Akpabio’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, described the statement as “a total falsehood, a product of mischief, and a desperate attempt to incite misunderstanding between Senator Akpabio and President Trump, as well as between Nigeria and its international partners.”
Eyiboh maintained that the Senate President had never made such a remark “publicly, privately, in writing, or in conversation” and challenged those behind the claim to provide verifiable evidence.
He explained that the photo accompanying the post — showing Akpabio with fellow senators at an official event — was deliberately used to lend false credibility to the quote.
“Senator Akpabio is a statesman of global repute and a strong advocate of international friendship, diplomacy, and mutual respect among nations,” Eyiboh said. “He holds President Trump in high regard as a historic leader of a great nation.”
Eyiboh further cautioned purveyors of fake news to desist from what he called “digital recklessness” and urged the public to disregard the viral publication.
He reaffirmed that the Office of the President of the Senate remains committed to truth, transparency, and responsible communication in both domestic and international affairs.
