DISCLAIMER: PBAT MEDIA CENTRE DENOUNCES FRAUDULENT GRAPHIC ATTRIBUTED TO IT
The attention of the PBAT Media Centre has been drawn to a fraudulent graphic currently being circulated on social media by Arise TV presenter, Rufai Oseni. The graphic prominently displays the official logo of the PBAT Media Centre and contains information that neither originated from nor was authorized by this organisation.
We categorically state that the graphic is false, misleading, and does not represent the position, communication, or publication of the PBAT Media Centre.
It is deeply concerning that a media professional would circulate content bearing the identity of an organisation without first verifying its authenticity. Such actions undermine the principles of responsible journalism, erode public trust, and contribute to the spread of misinformation.
The use of our official logo on a fabricated graphic constitutes a serious misrepresentation capable of misleading members of the public and causing reputational harm to our organisation. We reject the content in its entirety and dissociate ourselves completely from it.
We therefore call on Rufai Oseni to immediately remove the fraudulent graphic from all platforms under his control and issue a public retraction and apology for disseminating unverified and misleading information.
Failure to take corrective action will leave us with no option but to explore all legal remedies available under the law, including actions relating to intellectual property infringement, defamation, and the dissemination of false information.
Members of the public are advised to disregard the graphic and rely only on information published through the official communication channels of the PBAT Media Centre.
Signed
Tobi Matthew
Director General
PBAT Media Centre
Cc:
@ARISEtv @BAT_lawyers @DOlusegun @aonanuga1956 @abati1990 @ataweweattorney