Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Anambra State Government has cleared the air surrounding the “leaked” video of Governor Chukwuma Soludo that has been circulating online.
Reports had claimed that Soludo, recently fired an aide who allegedly leaked a video of him briefly participating in the “gwo gwo gwo ngwo” dance challenge.
However, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, in a statement on Monday, debunked such report as untrue stating that no aide was sacked over issue associated with the 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 Charles Soludo, CFR, recently fired an aide who allegedly leaked a video of the governor briefly participating in the “gwo gwo” dance challenge.
“We wish to categorically state that this report is completely untrue and unfounded. No aide has been fired by the governor over the viral dance video.
“The only individual being rumoured as fired was recently redeployed as part of a routine government reshuffle and not due to the leaked video.
“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.
“The dance video has even trended beyond social media, with national television stations such as Arise TV and TVC commending the human angle of the governor’s actions.
“Therefore, 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.”
