The Presidency has denied reports suggesting that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, is obstructing Bola Tinubu’s efforts to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
According to the Special Adviser to Bola on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, these allegations are unfounded and classified as fake news.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Onanuga clarified that no such meeting took place between Tinubu and Igbo businessmen with the objective of securing Kanu’s release.
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Contrary to the reports, Bola Tinubu did not attribute any blame to Governor Uzodimma or express concerns about the potential dangers of releasing Kanu before the Imo State elections.
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Addressing the allegations, Onanuga called on the people of Imo State to disregard the fabricated news and the unfounded accusations against Governor Uzodimma.
The statement partly read, “The people of Imo State should please disregard the fake news in circulation that Governor Hope Uzodimma is blocking the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu by President Bola Tinubu.”
“The fake news is obviously designed to build some resentment against the governor, who has done very well for his people and who deserves a second term via Saturday’s election.”
Onanuga further clarified, “Bola Tinubu did not meet Igbo businessmen on Monday. He didn’t say what was ascribed to him. He didn’t blame Gov. Uzodimma for anything.”