FAKE: Circulating Letter Claiming Nigeria’s Response to Liberia on Ayodele Remarks is Fraudulent, Says KMTV Fact-Check
KMTV Liberia has reviewed the document in circulation and, based on available information from official sources, has determined that the letter is fake, misleading, and does not originate from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
This report is to correct the record and prevent the spread of misinformation.
MONROVIA/ABUJA — KMTV Liberia can authoritatively state that a diplomatic letter circulating online and dated June 8, 2026, purportedly from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is fake, misleading, and did not originate from the Ministry.
The fraudulent document claims to be a response from Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, to Liberia’s Minister Hon. Sara Beysolow Nyanti regarding remarks made by Nigerian cleric Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele about President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
What the fake letter falsely claims:
The document alleges that Nigeria acknowledged Liberia’s complaint and stated that Ayodele’s views were made in a “private capacity” and do not represent the Nigerian government.
It also cites Nigeria’s commitment to freedom of expression and “surprise” that a private citizen’s remarks became a subject of diplomatic correspondence.
KMTV Fact-Check Findings:
No official record: As of June 8, 2026, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not published, posted, or confirmed this letter on its official website http://mfa.gov.ng or verified social media channels.
Source indication: A credible source at Liberia’s Ministry of Information previously indicated that Nigerian authorities had described a similar document on this matter as “fake.”
Diplomatic protocol: Official correspondence between governments is not typically released publicly by one side without mutual consent.
The letter’s appearance on social media without authentication violates standard diplomatic practice.
Content red flags: The document contains typographical errors inconsistent with standard MFA diplomatic correspondence.
The fake letter surfaced after the Embassy of Liberia in Abuja formally lodged a diplomatic complaint on June 8, 2026, expressing concern over Ayodele’s remarks referencing President Boakai.
Liberia warned that such commentary could distort public perception and strain decades of cordial relations between the two nations.
KMTV Liberia emphasizes that until Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues a verified statement through official channels, the public should treat the circulating document as false and misleading.
Both Nigeria and Liberia have consistently reaffirmed their commitment to mutual respect, non-interference, and strong bilateral cooperation under ECOWAS.
We urge all media, bloggers, and citizens to immediately cease sharing the fake letter.
Spreading unverified diplomatic documents undermines public trust and can damage relations between friendly nations.
For accurate updates, rely only on official statements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and MICAT Liberia.
KMTV Liberia remains committed to independent, fact-based reporting and will continue to monitor official channels for verified developments on this matter.