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Governor Dapo Abiodun never called Nigerians, protesters sore losers--Ogun govt




Ogun State Government, on Saturday, described as a total fabrication, the claim that Governor Dapo Abiodun called Nigerians sore losers over the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest.




Rather, it said, the governor was talking about certain losers of the 2023 elections who were cashing in on the dissent of Nigerian youth to destabilise the country, adding that the chaos that greeted the protest in several parts of the country had vindicated his position.



It said that nowhere in the referenced interview with Channels TV did the Governor suggest, even remotely, that ordinary Nigerians ventilating their grievances over the economic situation in the country are sore losers, adding that the Governor is well known for his deep appreciation of Nigerian youth, student and workers whom he has always held in the highest esteem and spoken about in glowing terms.




This was made known by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday.




The statement added that only on Friday, the Governor lauded Ogun residents, particularly the youth, for shunning violent protest and conducting themselves in an exemplary manner, assuring that his administration remained committed to their happiness.





It said that the Governor was not only wilfully and maliciously taken out of context in his characterization of certain political opponents of President Bola Tinubu using the ongoing hunger protest to feather their own nests, but is now also being persecuted by the same individuals through sponsored attacks on his person and office.




The statement added: “The claim that Governor Abiodun insulted ordinary Nigerians is spurious, malicious and lacks any rational basis. Elementary rules of language indicates that the meaning of an expression resides in its context: Governor Abiodun could not have been referring to ordinary Nigerians as the sponsors of a faceless and leaderless protest.




“While Governor Abiodun did indeed mention sore losers, he was clearly emphasizing irredentist opposition leaders who do not wish the administration well, urging them to prepare for the 2027 polls instead of mindlessly discrediting every government policy just to excite passions and incite people against the government.



“To stretch his use of the word “Nigerians” beyond its intended referents in this context is, therefore, to engage in intellectual fraud and plain mischief.



“Governor Abiodun has utmost respect for the protesters and he has made that clear on many occasions.”

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Una go explain tire

Ogun State Government, on Saturday, described as a total fabrication, the claim that Governor Dapo Abiodun called Nigerians sore losers over the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest.

Had to go & watch the clip again.
I fear who no fear these people.

This is the real meaning of the word "Gaslighting".

Toh

It’s quite amusing how some individuals can twist words to fit their narrative. The Ogun government clearly stated the facts, yet here we are with protesters acting like spoiled children who can't accept defeat. It's time to grow up and focus on constructive dialogue instead of throwing tantrums.

Because we brought back your criminal mugshot, you're changing mouth. Dey blow grammar.

I go paste am for here again.

Any time you open mouth, you go see am.

If you forget, we remind you.

He did, we all watched it on live news.

GanagiBitrus:
Had to go & watch the clip again.
I fear who no fear these people.

This is the real meaning of the word "Gaslighting".

As in eh.

These people think all nigerians are APC members.

It's always the same story with these politicians. Instead of addressing the issues, they resort to name-calling.

If only they put as much energy into solving problems as they do into dismissing citizens' concerns, Nigeria would be a different place.

You go explain tire!
Nonsense and ingredients.

sIfioksq:
It’s quite amusing how some individuals can twist words to fit their narrative. The Ogun government clearly stated the facts, yet here we are with protesters acting like spoiled children who can't accept defeat. It's time to grow up and focus on constructive dialogue instead of throwing tantrums.

Must you defend everything

you can't defend the indefensible else you sound and look stupid