The Government of Botswana has officially denied a viral communique that falsely claimed it declared a public holiday for Arsenal fans to celebrate the club's English Premier League victory. The fake document, which was purportedly signed by President Duma Boko, announced that Wednesday, May 20, would be a public holiday to allow fans to honor Arsenal's first league title in 22 years.
The fabricated statement cited the loyalty, passion, and unwavering support of Arsenal fans over the years as reasons for the supposed holiday. It urged fans to take the day off work and celebrate, calling on employers to foster a spirit of unity.
However, the government swiftly disowned the communique in a post on X (formerly Twitter), labeling it as fake. The post read simply: "No, there is no holiday for Arsenal fans."
This incident highlights the spread of misinformation on social media, with fans and the public urged to verify official announcements through government channels.
