Umar Sani not my spokesperson since 2016 – Namadi Sambo

Former Vice President, Namadi Sambo has said Umar Sani, is no longer his spokesman, maintaining that all public opinions expressed by the latter are his personal views.

Umar also known as ‘Dekat’ has recently been very vocal in expressing his political views, unfortunately, some media reports continue to attribute those opinions to the former Vice President.

A statement issued by an aide to Mr Sambo, Yinka Ibrahim, advised media organsiations to note that Mr Sani is no longer authorized to speak for the former Vice President.

According to the statement, “It should therefore be placed on record, once again, that Umar Sani is no longer authorized to speak on behalf of former Vice President Namadi Sambo.”

Ibrahim stated that it has come to their attention that recent media reports have mistakenly attributed Sani’s personal views to former Vice President Sambo and refuted such misrepresentations.

The statement clarified, “The former Vice President’s office maintains that only statements released through its designated official channels carry the weight of his views and stance on issues.”