Former Imo State governor Emeka Ihedioha has debunked a report claiming he praised the presidency, over the rearrest of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

This was issued in a statement by his media aide, AIC Akwarandu, who noted that the alleged reports of Ihedioha commending Buhari over Kanu’s (re)arrest, was false and masterminded by some ‘mischief makers’ presently in the office of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma.

The statement reads:
“Someday ago, some mischief makers working under the Imo governor’s office, made a press release claiming that his excellency, Emeka Ihedioha commended president Buhari for the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu.

“The good news is that Nigerians all over who came across the news content already knew it was a fake news from the pit of hell. Most people called my attention to it, and were not surprised when i disparaged it was a fake news.

“Nigerians are aware that his Execellency Emeka Ihedioha, is a very courageous man. Who does not play hide and sick. He is also the one whose press release will not be a subject of clandestine circulation.

“Also writing to note, is that Emeka Ihedioha was not at any gathering at any point in recent time, where such issues were discussed. The picture which the fake press release is being circulated with was taken when he paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Adamawa state in August 11th, 2015.

“Those behind the said press release should hide their faces in shame and seek the face of God for forgiveness. It is worrisome that this circulation of fake press release are all media aides and media attaches at the Governor Hope Uzodinma offices, very shameful indeed.

“Nigerians and Ndi Imo should remain vigilant as such fake press statement will be pushed on the media from time to time by agents of the government.”

Ijeoma Njoku reporting, Obinwannem News| July 4, 2021