Monday, October 12, 2026 - The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has warned Nigerians against a housing scheme allegedly using his name, official title and photograph to solicit public subscriptions and payments.
Musa said he had no connection with the scheme or any
investment programme or financial venture seeking money from members of the
public.
In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by his Special
Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the minister said his office had
received reports that his identity and photograph were being used without
authorisation in a WhatsApp group promoting the scheme.
He described the development as an attempt by individuals or
groups to mislead Nigerians and obtain money from unsuspecting members of the
public.
“We wish to state unequivocally and categorically that the
Minister of Defence is not associated, affiliated or involved in any way with
any housing scheme, investment programme or financial venture soliciting funds
or participation from the public,” the statement said.
The minister’s office urged Nigerians to disregard
advertisements, social media posts and other promotional materials using his
name or photograph to solicit payments for housing projects or investment
schemes.
It warned that those responsible for the unauthorised use of
the minister’s identity could face legal action and prosecution.
“The Office of the Minister of Defence views this
unauthorised exploitation with gravity. The Office will not hesitate to
initiate swift legal action and involve security agencies to arrest and
prosecute any individuals, groups or organisations caught using the Minister’s
identity or image to take undue advantage of citizens for pecuniary gains,” the
statement added.
The office advised members of the public to report
suspicious messages and suspected fraudulent schemes involving the minister’s
name to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
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