Hon. Yusuf Gagdi Denies Calling for Probe of President Bola Tinubu Over Subsidy Removal

Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, has refuted claims made in some media outlets suggesting he called for an investigation of President Bola Tinubu regarding subsidy removal savings. In a recent statement, Gagdi described these reports as “mischievous” and inconsistent with his character and respect for the administration.InformationGuideNigeria

Gagdi emphasized that he has never used language or implied motives that would undermine the efforts of the current administration, which he believes is committed to lifting Nigerians out of poverty and improving the overall well-being of the people.

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The controversy arose from a report that alleged Gagdi made statements during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, in which he supposedly said that the president would be held accountable for the savings from subsidy removal. Gagdi categorically denied these claims, stating that his words were either misinterpreted or misrepresented.JAMB Portal

In his statement issued on Sunday, Gagdi called on the media to exercise due diligence and maintain its integrity, especially when reporting involves translation from one language to another. He stressed the importance of accurate and responsible journalism in preserving the public’s trust and fostering a well-informed society.NYSC Portal

The lawmaker maintained: “The report quoting me to have allegedly said President Tinubu would be probed over the subsidy removal was misleading.

“Nothing can be farther from the truth in that news report. I granted an interview with BBC Hausa Service wherein I made the point that it was imperative for the fuel subsidy to go as it was only enriching a few privileged and rich individuals to the exclusion of the majority of Nigerians.”JAMB Result

Gagdi noted that he was, however, taken aback by the sensational headline in the media.

He added: “It is most irresponsible, reckless, and designed to pitch me against our hardworking, committed President and his Renewed Hope Agenda.

“For the avoidance of doubt, as a parliamentarian and one of the longest serving ones at that, I have remained committed to my party, APC, its aspirations, and most importantly, the objective of President Tinubu to renew hope and make our country work again.

“Owing to the immense esteem in which I hold the president, I voluntarily stepped down from the speakership race when I was directed to.”

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