Office of Abia State Deputy Governor has denied that the deputy governor, Ikechukwu Emetu is masterminding a plot to attack supporters of President Bola Tinubu in the state.
Chief press secretary to the deputy governor, Cyril Mba in a statement made available to newsmen in Umuahia, the state capital, described the allegation as false, baseless, and unfounded
The statement said the State Chapter of Tinubu Support Group had accused Emetu of recruiting and mobilising youths to attack the supporters and members the All Progressives Congress in the State.
”The office, therefore, challenges the group and its spokesperson, Enyinna Nwigwe, to substantiate the alleged recruitment, mobilisation or arming of youths for the purpose.”
It also argued that if the group or Nwigwe possess any information establishing the allegations, they are challenged to make such information available to the appropriate security agencies.
”The office, particularly calls on the Nigeria Police and other relevant security agencies to invite Nwigwe to substantiate the allegations and provide whatever evidence he claims to possess.’
”The deputy governor is prepared to cooperate fully with any lawful investigation aimed at establishing the facts. He has nothing to fear from such lawful investigations.”
”What he rejects is any attempt to substitute unsubstantiated political claims for evidence or to portray legitimate political engagement and mobilisation as preparation for violence.”
”It is understandable that political opponents may be concerned about his growing grassroots influence and the confidence reposed in him by his principal, Governor Alex Otti”
It added that the state does not need inflammatory and unsubstantiated allegations. “It needs responsible political engagement, respect for the rule of law and evidence-based public discourse.”
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