Viral Video Sparks Controversy
A video of the yacht, which displayed the Nigerian flag during a vacation in the French town, went viral on social media, prompting reactions from netizens. The Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Digital and New Media, Otega Ogra, responded to the video on Saturday, providing context and clarification.
Private Ownership and Flag Protocol
Ogra explained that the yacht belongs to a private individual and has been owned for approximately five years since its construction. He emphasized that the yacht has no connectionor ownership ties to the Nigerian government, President, or Armed Forces.
Ogra also addressed the flag protocol, stating that the official Nigerian flag features a green-white-green color scheme without any additional symbols, such as a coat of arms. He noted that flags representing the Nigerian President or the Armed Forces do not contain a coat of arms in the center, and any deviations from this protocol are inaccurate.
Key Points
The Presidency’s statement aimed to:
Disassociate the Nigerian government and President from the yacht.
Clarify the private ownership of the yacht.
Explain the protocol for the Nigerian flag and its usage.
Address misinformation and inaccurate claims circulating on social media.
By providing context and clarification, the Presidency sought to set the record straight and avoid any potential misrepresentation or misunderstanding.
