Today, there has been an online buzz surrounding the alleged gold plated iPhones ordered by the Federal Government to celebrate Nigeria’s 53rd Independence Anniversary.

A picture of a gold plated iPhone with the picture of the Nigerian coat of arms has been circulating the internet, once again raising allegations that the Federal Government actually ordered 53 iPhones was valued at £2,650,000 which is approximately N683,470,164.15.

However, a closer look at the picture shows that it is indeed photo shopped. The phone does not have the Apple Logo which is a distinctive feature on the back of all iPhones, even the customized and gold plated ones. It also shows the Coat of Arms printed in black instead of encrusted in the gold as it is usually done with customized phones.

Reno Omokri, Special Assistant (New Media) to the President has also reacted to the fake picture saying:

Let me make it clear that President Goodluck Jonathan is a simple man who has ensured that all independence anniversary celebrations under his watch have been low key inexpensive events in keeping with his policy of avoiding wasteful expenditures.
These stories and others like it are sponsored by those who would like to distract President Jonathan from the task of Transformation of which he has committed himself and this administration. It is a disservice to all of us if we sit back while these disgruntled elements get away with lies without exposing them and their cohorts.

The original picture that was actually photo shopped has also been revealed and when placed beside the one being circulated shows it is actually fake.

It is sad that some mischievous people would resort to this to tarnish the image of the Government.

http://www.maktoubplus.com/federal-government-reacts-to-alleged-pictures-of-independence-day-gold-plated-iphones/

Crayyy

I have always said that the way these anti-GEJ groups are doing things are bad, i smell more blackmail.