THE management of Mikano International Limited, promoters of Mikano Generators, has refuted reports that the company is owned by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Some Twitter users had claimed that Mr Atiku was the key sponsor of the power firm established in 1993.
They also alleged that Mr Atiku would not fix the challenges in the Nigerian power sector if he becomes president due to the ownership of the generator manufacturing company.
Replying to one of the tweets, Mr Atiku dismissed the claim, saying that all the companies he owns are in the public domain.
“Young friend, this is not true, but you tweeted it all the same. I own bigger companies and they’re known publicly, why would I deny this one?,” Mr Atiku had queried.
While listing all the companies he had interests in, Mr Atiku further dispelled rumours that the companies only became active when he was Nigeria’s number-two man, stressing that some of the firms had been running since the 80s.
“Intels was already Nigeria’s biggest indigenous oil & gas logistics firm before 1994. This is why the military government tried to seize it,” he told a tweep, who accused him of deploying government funds to promote his businesses.
Issuing a statement on Sunday, Mikano explained that the company was not in any way affiliated to the PDP presidential candidate.
The statement signed by the Managing Director of the company, Firas Mamlouk, said: “The attention of the management of Mikano International Limited, promoters of Mikano Generators (amongst other products), has been drawn to numerous articles and press statements stating that the company is owned by/affiliated with HE Atiku Abubakar.
“This disclaimer is a notice to the general public that the news does not represent the true facts as it concerns Mikano International Limited.
“Please be informed that Mikano International Limited is not owned, affiliated, associated, authorised, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with HE Atiku Abubakar. Members of the public are therefore advised to disregard the news.”
