Media spokesperson to the Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023, , general elections, Val Obienyem has slammed the rumour making round in the media that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested his principals wife. Unconfirmed reports have been making round on the media space that the former Anambra State governor was arrested alongside his wife, Margaret by the secret police.
However, Obienyem has through a statement today has dismissed the report, describing it as false and baseless and only existed in the imagination of the mischief maker.
According to the Obidient spokesperson, the rumour first surfaced on Saturday, though was promptly refuted, but mischief makers will stop at nothing as the false narrative has continued to spread.
Obienyem who said Obi was not in Anambra State at the time of the alleged incident, 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.
“As of Saturday, Mr. Obi was in Rwanda attending to important engagements.
He clarifies that his principal 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.” He said.
He called on the general public especially their supporters to disregard the falsehood and remain vigilant against the spread of misinformation, assuring that any official communication regarding Obi will be released through proper channels.
“As the situation develops, Mr. Obi continues to focus on his commitment to the nation, while his team remains steadfast in providing accurate updates on his activities,” Obienyem concluded.