Peter Obi’s media aide, Val Obienyem, has denied reports that the Labour Party presidential candidate was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at his home in Anambra State.
In a statement issued by Obienyem, on Tuesday, described the report as false and baseless.
Obienyem recalled that the rumour first surfaced on Saturday, but was promptly refuted, adding that despite this, the false narrative has continued to spread.
According to Obienyem, Obi was not even in Anambra State at the time of the alleged incident.
He said: “As of Saturday, Mr. Obi was in Rwanda attending to important engagements. He has since returned to Nigeria and is currently in Edo State, where he is actively involved in party and national matters.
“There was no DSS operation at his residence, and no arrest was made.”
The statement also refuted the claim that Mr. Obi’s wife was arrested, describing it as a fabrication aimed at misleading the public and causing unnecessary panic among his supporters.
He further advised the general public to disregard the falsehood and remain vigilant against the spread of misinformation, assuring that any official communication regarding Mr. Obi will be released through proper channels.
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