PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME PHASE 3: DISREGARD PURPORTED STATEMENT ON DELAYED ITA PAYMENTS — OFFICE OF NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

The Office of the National Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme Phase 3, General Elaye ThankGod Dollar Slaboh, has called on beneficiaries and the general public to disregard a purported press statement circulating online concerning the alleged delay in the payment of outstanding Individual Training Allowances (ITA).rnrnThe clarification followed several inquiries and calls received by the Office of the National Chairman regarding the statement, which was circulated across various social media platforms and reportedly presented as an official communication from the Head of Education, Mr. Charles Ariye.rnrnAccording to the Office of the National Chairman, Mr. Charles Ariye has disassociated himself and his office from the said publication, stating that the document did not emanate from the Office of the Head of Education of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.rnrnThe statement had initially attracted widespread attention among beneficiaries, particularly members of the Third Phase, because it bore a signature and appeared to be an official communication.rnrn Consequently, some beneficiaries and stakeholders shared the information in good faith, believing it to be genuine.rnHowever, following subsequent inquiries and confirmation from the appropriate quarters, the Office of the National Chairman said it became necessary to alert the public that the publication was not authorised by the Head of Education and should therefore not be regarded as an official position of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.rnrnThe Office consequently urges all beneficiaries, stakeholders, media practitioners and members of the public to disregard the purported press statement in its entirety and avoid further circulating or relying on its contents.rnBeneficiaries are further advised to obtain information concerning the Presidential Amnesty Programme, including issues relating to ITA payments, scholarships, training and other programme activities, only through official and duly authorised communication channels.rnrnThe Office of the National Chairman also cautions individuals who may be behind the circulation of unauthorised information to desist from actions capable of creating confusion, anxiety and unnecessary tension among beneficiaries.rnrnFor the avoidance of doubt, the purported statement circulating online and signed in the name of Mr.Charles Ariye (Head of Education), should not be treated as an authorised communication from the Office of the Head of Education, according to the clarification received by the Office of the National Chairman.rnrnThe Office remains committed to providing beneficiaries and stakeholders with accurate and verified information concerning the programme.rnrnSigned:rnChief Inko Brightstar (a.k.a Whoknows Tomorrow)rnNational Publicity SecretaryrnPresidential Amnesty Programme Phase 3