PEAKNEWS NIGERIA
Friday, October 10, 2025 | Abuja
HON. WOLE OKE DISMISSES MALICIOUS ONLINE CAMPAIGN AS DESPERATE SMEAR ATTEMPT
— Says traducers behind coordinated falsehoods will fail in their bid to mislead the public
By Peaknews Political Desk
The Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke, has condemned what he described as a coordinated smear campaign aimed at maligning his person and misrepresenting his official activities as a legislator.
In a statement issued from his office on Friday, Hon. Oke faulted a series of online publications and social media posts particularly those credited to one Mr. John Akande and published on Newspot Nigeria describing them as deliberate fabrications sponsored by traducers who are uncomfortable with his rising profile and commitment to public service.
“Nothing could be farther from the truth,” the statement read. “As Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, I routinely receive diplomatic delegations and envoys from different nations — East and West alike — as part of Nigeria’s parliamentary diplomacy and international cooperation.”
Citing several documented engagements, Hon. Oke recalled receiving a delegation from the State of Israel in April 2025, hosting officials of the United Kingdom and the Ambassador of North Korea on November 20, 2024, and meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea on January 22, 2025 ,all within the framework of legislative diplomacy.
He noted that such meetings are in full compliance with established global parliamentary practice and Nigeria’s diplomatic norms, stressing that “the conduct of foreign policy remains the prerogative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Executive Arm of Government.”
“It is both mischievous and ignorant,” he added, “for anyone to twist a harmless diplomatic courtesy visit into a false narrative of conspiracy or divided loyalty. These publications expose nothing but the ulterior motives and poor understanding of governance by their sponsors.”
Reaffirming his commitment to Nigeria’s image and unity, Hon. Oke described himself as a committed patriot, loyal legislator, and a seasoned diplomat at heart, who has consistently advanced Nigeria’s interests through responsible leadership and legislative diplomacy.
He therefore urged the public to disregard the falsehoods being circulated online, assuring that no amount of blackmail will distract him from his legislative duties and service to his constituency and the nation.
This is contained in the communique released to Peaknews by the Office of Hon. Busayo Wole Oke, Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Member, House of Representatives representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency.
