Bason Yohanna has issued a disclaimer distancing himself from a press conference allegedly held by the Northern Nigeria Christian Youth Association (NNCYA), condemning what he described as the unauthorized use of his name and identity in connection with the event.

Yohanna, in a statement made available to journalists, said he neither participated in nor authorized the use of his name for the press conference titled, “Presidential Access Is for Dialogue, Not Public Disputes, NNCYA Tells Christian Leaders,” reportedly held on August 3.

He stressed that he had no knowledge of the briefing and was not affiliated with the organisation or the position expressed during the event.

“I wish to state that I am not aware of the press conference, I did not authorize the use of my name, and I am not in any way associated with the organization or the content of the said event,” he said.

Describing the development as a misrepresentation, Yohanna condemned the alleged unauthorized use of his identity.

“I condemn the unauthorized use of my name and identity for purposes I am not privy to,” he stated.

He urged media organisations, stakeholders and members of the public to disregard any publication or communication linking him to the press conference.

“I urge all media platforms, organizations, and members of the general public to disregard any communication or publication linking me to the said press conference.”

Yohanna added that appropriate steps were being taken to address the alleged misrepresentation and prevent a recurrence.