BAT Ideological Group Alerts Public to Fraudulent Text Messages Circulating in Its Name.
PRESS RELEASE
Abuja, Nigeria.
July 14, 2025.
The leadership of the BAT Ideological Group (BIG) wishes to alert the general public to the circulation of fraudulent text messages falsely claiming affiliation with our organisation.
The deceptive message ”Welcome to BAT IDEOLOGICAL GROUP. (BIG)
SIGNED HON BAMIDELE LATEEF”
This message is unauthorised, misleading, and does not originate from the BAT Ideological Group or its convener, Hon. Bamidele Atoyebi.
A concerned and trusted stakeholder brought this incident to our attention, prompting this immediate public sensitization. We strongly condemn any attempt by individuals or groups to exploit our name and national mission for personal gain or scam-related activities.
Our Mandate Is Clear;
The BAT Ideological Group remains firmly committed to its core objective
National orientation and civic enlightenment
Public policy awareness through opinion articles, radio jingles, and TV commercials
Media-driven education campaigns on reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda
We do not engage in personal messaging, direct phone calls, or solicitations of any kind. Any such message or call claiming to represent BIG or its leadership should be treated as a fraudulent scheme.
We urge Nigerians to remain vigilant and avoid interacting with suspicious messages, especially those requesting sensitive information, financial contributions, or claiming unsolicited group membership. Report such incidents immediately to local authorities or reach out to our verified communication channels.
As we continue to advance the Renewed Hope vision through credible, ethical, and transparent platforms, we reiterate that the BAT Ideological Group is focused solely on sensitization, empowerment through knowledge, and restoring trust in governance not personal engagement through unofficial messages.
For updates, always refer to our verified media statements and approved public broadcasts.
Signed,
Hon. Bamidele Atoyebi
BAT Ideological Group (BIG)
21/07/2025
