Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warns: Stop using my name to fight political wars

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has revealed a conspiracy to exploit her name to conduct political conflicts.

Okonjo-Iweala urged those responsible to stop using her name for political gain.

She was responding to a claim that Nigeria’s debt had reached N24 trillion in two months for the first time in its history.

A Facebook post had quoted Okonjo-Iweala as saying: “Nigeria debt for the first time in history has risen to 24 trillion in just 2 months even after removing subsidy is something unbelievable.

“I call several time to help and advise but the current administration and cabals refuse to let me come in. How can you remove fuel subsidy with a debt of 24 trillion in 2 months.” [sic].

Reacting, the former Nigerian Minister of Finance described the remark as false.

Posting on X, she wrote: “THIS IS IMPORTANT- It appears that there are people in Nigeria trying to use my name and image on social media to fight battles on different sides of the political divide, putting words in my mouth that I never said.

“Therefore, I want to alert everyone that the message below is FAKE. This is a stern warning to all those trying to misuse my name for their political ends that I will continue to rebut any attempts to use my name and image falsely!”

THIS IS IMPORTANT- It appears that there are people in Nigeria trying to use my name and image on social media to fight battles on different sides of the political divide, putting words in my mouth that I never said. Therefore, I want to alert everyone that the message below is… pic.twitter.com/tFjvmBKlqD

— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) June 24, 2024