For many Nigerians, Lai Mohammed was the government’s chief “spin doctor,” a man who could defend anything, no matter how unpopular.
Here are five controversial moments about Lai Mohammed that defined his political career.
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1. The King of Denials
From insecurity to corruption scandals, Lai Mohammed became infamous for denying obvious realities. His repeated assurances that “all is well” — even in the face of national crises — earned him criticism as being out of touch.
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2. The Social Media Regulation Push
Mohammed was at the forefront of attempts to regulate and censor social media in Nigeria. While he argued it was to curb fake news, critics saw it as a direct attack on free speech.
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3. The Twitter Ban Saga
During the Buhari administration, Nigeria suspended Twitter after the platform deleted a controversial presidential tweet. Lai Mohammed was the loudest defender of the ban, sparking outrage both at home and abroad.
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4. The “Lie Mohammed” Nickname
Over time, Nigerians nicknamed him “Lie Mohammed” because of his perceived half-truths and propaganda. Though he brushed it off, the name stuck and damaged his credibility in public discourse.
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5. Defending the Indefensible
Whether it was fuel scarcity, security failures, or controversial government policies, Lai Mohammed consistently defended the administration. Critics accused him of prioritizing propaganda over truth, even when Nigerians suffered.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
