Special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy Bayo Onanuga has debunked the rumour that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma was blocking the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
A false report had quoted Tinubu as saying that Kanu’s release from prison was being frustrated by Uzodimma.
The report also falsely claimed that the president made the statement on Monday at the State House, Abuja while addressing Igbo business community who visited him to discuss tax increment on importation of goods.
Debunking the report, Mr Onanuga said in a rebuttal shared on X on Tuesday: “The people of Imo State should please disregard the fake news in circulation that Governor Hope Uzodimma is blocking the release by President Bola Tinubu of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
“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.
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“President 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.
“Sahara Reporters did not report the fake news. The link provided did not lead to the fake news on Sahara Reporters platform. It’s all wicked lies by politically desperate people.”
Kanu has been facing charges of treasonable felony against the state after he was arrested in Kenya and repatriated to Nigeria for prosecution.
