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By Madu Obi
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has debunked the speculation making the rounds that the former Managing Director of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, Mr. Chido Obidiegwu was removed from office because of the leak of his dance at the Governor's Lodge, Awka.
In a statement by his Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, the governor stated categorically that the report was completely untrue and unfounded.
According to the statement, the only individual being rumoured as fired was redeployed as part of a routine government reshuffle, and not due to the leaked video.
The statement read: "The attention of the Anambra State government has been drawn to a false and misleading news story circulating on social media and some online platforms, claiming that the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, recently fired an aide who allegedly leaked a video of the governor briefly participating in the 'gwo gwo' dance challenge.
The 'gwo gwo' dance video, which has been positively received and applauded on the social media platforms, was actually a spontaneous, lighthearted moment captured after Governor Soludo addressed the press on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of Anambra State.
Far from being embarrassed, the governor’s brief participation in the dance challenge has endeared him to Nigerian youths, who have praised his relatability and connection with the people.
We strongly condemn the false and misleading news story, which is clearly the work of some mischievous elements attempting to disparage the person and achievements of Governor Soludo and distract him from his ongoing efforts to transform Anambra State.
We advise these sponsored critics to desist from such malicious activities and allow the governor to focus on delivering good governance to the people of Anambra State."
It further stated that government will not hesitate to take appropriate action against those who peddle false and misleading information to cause a breach of the peace in the state.
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