The Nigerian presidency has swiftly dismissed claims that a luxury yacht spotted in St-Tropez, France, bearing the Nigerian flag is owned by the government.
A video of the yacht had gone viral on social media, sparking widespread speculation about its ownership. However, Otega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital and New Media, promptly clarified the matter on X.
Ogra stated, "There have been false claims circulating that a private individual's yacht spotted in St. Tropez is a Nigerian government yacht." He emphasized that the 42-meter Bennetti yacht has been privately owned for approximately five years since its construction and has no connection or ownership ties to the Nigerian government, president, or armed forces. Ogra stressed, "Any claims or assertions suggesting otherwise are simply not true and inaccurate."
The presidential aide further explained that luxury yachts often fly the flag of the owner's country and the country of registration. He noted a distinct difference between the flag on the yacht and the official Nigerian flag, saying, "The official Nigerian flag is Green-White-Green without a coat of arms in the middle. Flags representing the Nigerian President or the Armed Forces do not contain a coat of arms in the center. Placing anything in the center of the flag is a clear deviation."
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