Fani-Kayode denies Germany rejected his ambassadorship
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has denied media reports that Germany rejected his appointment as Nigeria's ambassador, calling them 'fake news' in a Monday post on his X account. He blamed 'opposition elements' for spreading the rumors, claiming they are upset about his nomination and attempting to discredit him and 'scuttle' the appointment. 'Whether they like it or not I will serve my country!' he wrote. The denial follows earlier reports suggesting Germany turned down his nomination, though Nigeria's Foreign Ministry has issued no official statement and independent verification of either claim remains unavailable. For Nigerians tracking this diplomatic issue, the essential intelligence is that official confirmation from the Presidency is still pending. Until the Foreign Ministry or Presidency provides clarity, both the original rejection reports and Fani-Kayode's denial should be treated with caution and not accepted as definitive.