Nigeria, March 17 -- Former Vice President Namadi Sambo says Umar Sani is no longer his spokesperson and has dissociated himself from all public opinions expressed by the latter.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his personal aide, Yinka Ibrahim, the former VP called on media organisations to note that Mr Sani is no longer authorised to speak for him.

" It should, therefore, be placed on record, once again, that Umar Sani is no longer authorised to speak on behalf of former Vice President Namadi Sambo."

The statement said: "It has come to our attention that recent media reports have mistakenly attributed Mr Sani's personal views to former Vice President Sambo. We categorically refute these misrepresentations. The former Vice President...