Dangote Group has reaction to report that its President, Aliko Dangote, is engaged in a rift with the Founder and Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony Elumelu, and controversy over the financing of Dangote Refinery.
The reaction was contained in a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina.
The company said neither Dangote nor the Group made the claims attributed to them, stressing that the publication misrepresents both personal and corporate positions.
The Group also rejected assertions that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery was financed through personal borrowing from friends, describing the claims as inaccurate and a deliberate misrepresentation of facts.
“As a matter of principle, Aliko Dangote neither finances his projects through personal borrowing from friends nor engages in lending arrangements of that nature,” the statement said, adding that any such claims must be supported by verifiable evidence.
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Dangote Group further clarified that there is no rift between Dangote and Elumelu, noting that both business leaders maintain a longstanding and cordial relationship.
The company also raised concern over a growing pattern of fabricated statements and the unauthorised use of Dangote’s name, likeness, and image in AI generated advertisements and other misleading content, warning that such actions pose reputational risks and may constitute fraud.
It cautioned individuals and platforms involved in the creation and dissemination of false information to desist immediately, adding that it would pursue appropriate legal action where necessary to protect its reputation and that of its leadership.
Dangote Group reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of integrity while continuing to drive industrialisation, economic self sufficiency, and sustainable development across Africa.
