Muhammad Babangida has denied reports which claimed he rejected his recent appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) by President Bola Tinubu.

A family source confirmed to The Whistler that the reports are “false”.

Babangida described the claim as false and malicious in a subsequent press release, saying it was a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and discredit the Tinubu administration.

“We wish to clarify that Muhammed gratefully accepts the appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, as announced by the federal government, and extends his sincere appreciation to President Tinubu for the trust and confidence bestowed upon him.

“We also want to assure the public that those spreading these falsehoods will be thoroughly investigated and brought to justice. We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and fostering unity within our nation,” said the statement.

Babangida, the son of the former military president, was among appointments announced by the presidency on Friday.