Kehinde Fajobi
The Ekiti State Government has dismissed claims of a ₦25,000 Christmas cash grant allegedly distributed by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, labelling the reports as false.
In a statement on Thursday, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, clarified that the information is baseless and warned residents against falling for fraudulent schemes.
“This is to inform the general public that the information circulating regarding a ₦25,000 Christmas cash grant from the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, is false and should be disregarded,” Oyebode stated.
He added, “The governor does not engage in any form of cash grant or cash distribution through unofficial channels or online platforms.
“We urge the people of the state to remain vigilant and not to provide personal information to unauthorised websites or individuals who are out to defraud them.”
The statement further emphasised that all official communications from the government are made through authorised channels and designated officials.
Residents were advised to rely solely on verified sources for updates to avoid falling victim to scams.