The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shut down @PdpNigeria, its official and verified Twitter handle. Chinwe Nnorom, the party’s head of publicity division, confirmed this in a statement, saying the public will soon be informed of a new Twitter account.
Nnorom said all tweets and communication from @PDPNigeria no longer represent the position of the party.
“The general public may wish to recall that the official twitter handle of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @PDPNigeria was compromised sometime last year and a statement was issued to that regard to alert unsuspecting members of the public,” the statement read.
“However, in view of the recent activities on the handle, I have been directed again to emphasise the shutdown of this twitter account. All tweets and any communication from the handle @PDPNigeria does not represent the views of the Party forthwith.
“We will inform the general public of a new twitter account soon. Thanks for your understanding.”
The account has been known for taking a hard stance on the current administration, and making controversial statements in recent times.
The account alleged that President Buhari’s wife, Aisha; and his media aide, Garba Shehu, received dollars from the Central Bank of Nigeria at the official rate for the purpose of reselling it on the black market.
The account also alleged on Tuesday that Buhari’s daughter flies first class while his ministers fly Business class.
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