The Dangote Group has strongly dismissed a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as false, malicious, and entirely baseless.
In a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company clarified that neither Dangote nor the organisation made any of 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 & Petrochemicals was financed through personal borrowing from friends, describing the claim as inaccurate and a deliberate distortion of facts. It emphasised that Dangote does not engage in such financing arrangements and challenged anyone making such claims to provide verifiable evidence.
Reaffirming its stance, the company stated that there is no rift between Dangote and Elumelu, noting that both business leaders maintain a longstanding and cordial relationship.
The Group further raised concerns over what it described as a growing trend of fabricated statements and the unauthorised use of Dangote’s name, image, and likeness in AI-generated advertisements and other misleading content. It warned that such actions pose reputational risks and could amount to fraud.
Dangote Group cautioned individuals, organisations, and platforms involved in the creation or dissemination of false information to desist immediately, adding that it would pursue legal action where necessary to safeguard its reputation and leadership.
Reiterating its commitment to integrity, the Group said it remains focused on driving industrialisation, economic self-sufficiency, and sustainable development across Africa.