Wife of the governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo has denied that his son, Ozonna Soludo originated a circulating video through which he was seen campaigning for Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Mr Peter Obi.
In the now viral video, Ozonna who’s often known as a social media sensation was seen dancing to music selling Peter Obi, with the emblem and film of the NDC candidate pasted on it.
But Mrs Soludo in a press launch by her media aide, Mr Daniel Ezeigwe acknowledged that the video was mischievously doctored.
Ezeigwe mentioned: “The video being mischievously circulated and falsely attributed to Ozonna Soludo, son of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, didn’t originate from him. Any try to affiliate him with the video is fake, malicious, and completely unacceptable.
“We are properly conscious of the person recognized as Kelechi Simon, reportedly a medical radiographer residing in Delta State, who has been linked to the origin and circulation of this malicious video. Let or not it’s clearly understood that we’re watching this growth carefully.
“Those peddling this misinformation are hereby warned to desist instantly. The legal guidelines in opposition to misinformation and libel stay in drive, and anybody who engages in illegal conduct ought to be ready to face the complete penalties. The web shouldn’t be a lawless territory, and political desperation isn’t any defence in opposition to the legislation.
“Let this function a extreme warning. Verify earlier than you publish. Think earlier than you share. Those who intentionally unfold falsehoods shouldn’t assume they’re past the attain of the legislation.
“Everyone is free to campaign for their preferred candidate, express political opinions, and engage in legitimate political debate. However, such freedom must not be abused through fabricated stories, malicious propaganda, or deliberate falsehoods,” Ezeigwe acknowledged.
David-Chyddy Eleke
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