Staff Writer
The Office of the President has issued a high-priority alert dismissing a circulating document regarding President Boko’s recent travel as a complete fabrication, while simultaneously issuing a stern warning that resharing such misinformation could constitute a threat to national security.
In a statement released today, January 12, 2026, Press Secretary to the President, Ms. Emang Mutapati, systematically dismantled the legitimacy of the purported government communication, labelling it “politically motivated disinformation.”
Anatomy of a Forgery
The viral document, which claimed to outline security and travel arrangements for the President, was flagged for containing glaring inconsistencies that betrayed its inauthenticity. Ms. Mutapati highlighted five key errors that the public should note:
Protocol Errors: The fake document refers to President Boko as “His Excellency,” a title that is officially no longer in use.
Timeline Mismatches: The fabricated memo implies last-minute arrangements were made on December 27th, whereas the President had already departed on December 28th.
Security Breaches: Security planning is handled exclusively by security command structures, never the Private Office.
Physical Evidence: The document displayed hallmarks of forgery, including blurred text, an illegitimate Coat of Arms, and the clumsy reuse of a BGCIS code from a previous public memo.
Resharing is a Threat to National Security
Beyond the fabrication itself, authorities are raising the alarm on the casual “forwarding” culture that fuels these rumours. The Office of the President emphasized that the act of resharing unverified information is far from harmless; it has the potential to incite public chaos and bring the country into disrepute.
When false narratives regarding the Head of State’s movements and security are amplified by the public, it compromises the safety protocols of the highest office in the land. This elevates the issue from mere gossip to a tangible threat to national security.
Legal Consequences for Spreaders
Legal experts and law enforcement have issued a sharp reminder that liability does not end with the creators of fake news. Individuals who blindly reshare malicious content may also find themselves on the wrong side of the law.
Authorities cautioned that aiding the circulation of false statements capable of causing alarm or despondency is a serious offense. If caught, perpetrators—both those who fabricate the documents and those who actively distribute them—may be liable to criminal prosecution. The public is urged to break the chain of misinformation by verifying all “official” documents through government social media pages before hitting the share button.
