First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has dismissed reports in the media claiming that her her office is organising a national prayer, describing the report as false.
A statement on Saturday by Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Busola Kukoyi, urged the public to be cautious of fake news.
The statement urged Nigerians to disregard any announcements of a joint national prayer supposedly organized by Senator Tinubu.
While the First Lady, a practising Christian and strong advocate for prayer, regularly prays for Nigeria and encourages others to do the same, she emphasised that praying for the country should be a voluntary and conscientious act, free from any form of compulsion.
It said the First Lady believes that the duty of praying for Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians, regardless of religion, tribe, or political affiliation.
The statement also reminded the public to verify any news or events involving the First Lady through official channels, encouraging vigilance against misinformation.
“This is to clarify and inform the general public that the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON is not organizing a National Prayer.
“The news making rounds in some conventional and social media platforms are unfounded and misleading.
“Consequently, anyone who might have come across the purported news of the joint National Prayer for Nigeria should disregard it as false.
“Whilst the First Lady, a Christian and strong advocate of prayer and praying for Nigeria, believes that prayer is an act that must be done willingly, conscientiously and correctly.
“She also believes that praying for Nigeria is the responsibility of every Nigerian, irrespective of religious belief, political affiliation, tribe or tongue.
“Members of the public are advised to verify the authenticity of any news or event involving the First Lady of Nigeria or her Office through Official channels.
Kindly be advised accordingly,” the statement reads.
