Two close aides of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi have dismissed claims of his alleged arrest as baseless and untrue…..KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Rumors circulated on social media suggested that the former Anambra State governor was detained by operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) on Tuesday night at his Abuja residence. The claims linked the supposed arrest to Obi’s recent press conference, where he highlighted pressing national issues such as insecurity and hunger.
However, Prof. Stella Okunna, a former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning under Obi’s administration and now Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Paul University, Awka, along with Dr. Valentine Obienyem, Obi’s media aide, refuted the reports in an interview with LEADERSHIP.
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The duo clarified that Obi was at the commissioning of the permanent site of the University of the Niger in Umuanya, Anambra State, on Tuesday. The event, presided over by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Dr. Henry Ndukuba, featured Obi as a guest of honor.
Obienyem noted that Obi reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the university during the ceremony, saying, “I will keep supporting the University of Niger.” Reflecting on his tenure as governor, Obi highlighted his decision to return mission schools to their original owners, a move he credited with reinvigorating confidence in educational investments.
“The return of schools to the Church was pivotal in rebuilding our education system. It strengthened the faith of the Catholic and Anglican communities, encouraging them to establish universities in Anambra State. These institutions have significantly contributed to human capital development both within the state and beyond,” Obi reportedly stated.
It should also be noted that Obi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, denied the rumors of his arrest, confirming that he was in his hometown in Anambra State.
https://twitter.com/PeterObi/status/1877021256324710452?s=19
