The Dangote Group has denied reports making the rounds that
its president, Aliko Dangote, has a purported rift with the Chairman of the
United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu.
In a statement on Saturday, the spokesperson of the Dangote
Group, Anthony Chiejina, dismissed the claim as false.
The firm also rejected allegations that the Dangote
Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals was financed through personal borrowing
from friends.
The Dangote Group warned individuals peddling such
falsehoods to desist or face appropriate legal action.
“The Dangote Group has become aware of a publication titled
‘Aliko Dangote Speaks Out on Why He Distanced Himself from Tony Elumelu,’ which
is false, malicious, and baseless. At no time did the president or the Group
make such statements or express such sentiments.
“The Group categorically rejects claims that the development
of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals was financed through
personal borrowing from friends. These assertions are wholly inaccurate and
constitute a deliberate misrepresentation of facts. As a matter of principle,
Aliko Dangote neither finances his projects through personal borrowing from
friends nor engages in lending arrangements of that nature. Any individual
making such claims should provide verifiable evidence to substantiate them.
“Equally false are suggestions of any estrangement between
Aliko Dangote and Mr. Tony Elumelu, with whom he maintains a longstanding and
cordial relationship.
“Furthermore, the Group notes with concern a rising pattern
of fabricated statements and the unauthorized use of Aliko Dangote’s name,
likeness, and image in AI-generated advertisements and other misleading
content. These actions amount to reputational harm and potential fraud.
“All individuals, organizations, and platforms involved in
the creation, publication, or dissemination of such false content are hereby
put on notice to desist immediately. The Group will take appropriate steps,
including legal action where necessary, to protect its reputation and that of
its leadership.
“Dangote Group remains committed to upholding the highest
standards of integrity while continuing to drive industrialization, economic
self-sufficiency, and sustainable development across Africa,” the Dangote Group
stated.
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