'N85k Tinubu Empowerment' Viral Message: APC Releases Statement

• APC warns Nigerians against a viral scam claiming to offer N85,000 under a fake “Bola Tinubu empowerment” scheme
• The fraudulent message requests recipients’ bank details and urges them to call a specific phone number
• The party urges security agencies to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators behind the deceitful campaign

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance in Nigeria. FCT, Abuja - The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alerted Nigerians to "a scam message".

The strong warning was sent to the public following a viral message falsely advertising a bogus “Bola Tinubu empowerment” programme that promises a payment of N85,000.

Legit.ng gathered that the senders request banking details for payment of 'N85,000 from Bola Tinubu empowerment' and ask interested persons to call 07078309083.

In a statement released on Tuesday, April 22, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party described the scheme as a scam and urged Nigerians to exercise caution.

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Morka, in the statement obtained by Legit.ng also revealed that the message is being circulated by suspected fraudsters, urging Nigerians to be at alert.

“This is a scam, and we urge members of the public to disregard the message and refrain from calling the posted number or any numbers associated with the message,” Morka stated.

Scam seeks banking details from unsuspecting victims

The fraudulent message, which has been widely circulated across social media and messaging platforms, claims that recipients are eligible to receive N85,000 from an empowerment programme allegedly endorsed by President Bola Tinubu.

It then instructs individuals to provide their bank details and contact a specific phone number to process the supposed payment.

The APC discredited the message in its statement titled: “Scam Alert – Beware of Fake ‘Bola Tinubu Empowerment’ Disbursement Message Call.”

Call for Action Against Fraudsters

Reaffirming its commitment to public safety, the party called on law enforcement authorities to intervene swiftly and bring the scammers to book.

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“We call on relevant security agencies to urgently identify and bring the perpetrators to justice,” the APC said.

The party further advised citizens to always verify the authenticity of such claims through official government or party channels, stressing that any genuine empowerment initiative would be communicated transparently.

The APC’s statement comes amid growing concerns over the increasing use of high-profile names to perpetrate scams across Nigeria.

Tinubu speaks on N-Power

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to embark on a comprehensive reform of the N-Power to ensure productivity and the overall impact of the scheme.

In a statement shared by Tinubu's special assistant on social media, Olusegun Dada, the president directed Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, who then outlined the measures the ministry is taking to transform the programme.

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Yilwatda said that over 100,000 empowerment items have been added to the distribution across the country to ensure adequate support for the initiative.

Source: Legit.ng