The Presidency has dismissed as fake a viral report claiming that a kitchen staff member at the State House, Abuja, was arrested over an alleged attempt to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, debunked the claim on his verified X handle @aonanuga1956.
“No Aso Rock kitchen staff arrested. No Aso Rock kitchen staff attempted to poison President Tinubu. Please ignore this fake news being disseminated by a video,” Onanuga wrote.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Tope Ajayi, also described the allegation as “fake” in response to an enquiry by The Nation newspaper.
The rumour surfaced through a circulating video and reports on some online platforms, alleging that an unnamed chef at the Presidential Villa had been apprehended in connection with a plot to poison the President.
The claim lacked credible sourcing or verifiable details but spread rapidly on social media, sparking speculation.
No security agency has confirmed any arrest, investigation, or security breach related to the allegation as of press time.
Government officials have urged the public to disregard the misleading content and avoid spreading unverified information that could cause unnecessary panic or erode trust in state institutions.
