“They want to tarnish his iimage”: Group denies $5,000 ‘sallah gift’ to Batera

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  • The group refuted claims that Hon. Mukhtar Aliyu Betara distributed $5,000 to lawmakers for Sallah, calling it a smear campaign
  • The group demanded an immediate retraction and apology, criticizing the report as “unprofessional journalism” and urging media responsibility
  • The North East Star warned that failure to withdraw the false claims could lead to legal consequences against those spreading misinformation

Rivers Crisis: Group Reacts Over $5,000 ‘Sallah Gift’ Allegation Against Nigerian Lawmaker BateraSource: Twitter”A Complete Fabrication””Let it be clear: At no point did Hon. Betara tell any journalist that lawmakers received $5,000 for Sallah. This is a complete fabrication, designed to mislead the public and create unnecessary controversy,” Goni declared.”We know the agenda at play herethere are forces unhappy with Betaras good working relationship with the Speaker and his colleagues. They are now resorting to cheap blackmail to tarnish his image. But Nigerians are not fools; they can see through this poorly scripted lie,” he added.Calls for Retraction and Apology”We challenge anyone peddling this fake story to produce verifiable evidence. If not, they should retract it immediately and tender an apology. Hon. Betara is a respected lawmaker with a track record of integrity. No amount of lies will change that,” Goni insisted.”Journalism is about facts, not fiction. Spreading outright lies to serve political interests is disgraceful and should have no place in the media,” Goni admonished.Legal action loomsRivers Crisis: Group Reacts Over $5,000 ‘Sallah Gift’ Allegation Against Nigerian Lawmaker BateraSource: Facebook”We will not stand by and allow misinformation to go unchecked. If those responsible for this falsehood fail to retract their statements, legal steps will be taken to ensure accountability,” the statement concluded.Rivers crisis: Akpabio denies $15,000 bribe allegation

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