Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the governor of Anambra State, has denied telling members of his political party, the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, to work against Mr. Peter Obi, the standard-bearer of the Labour Party, LP, for president. He claims that Mr. Obi was never brought up in discussions he had with APGA members.
Christian Aburime, Soludo's press secretary, characterised the accusation as the product of unidentified parties.
Aburime also refuted the claim that Soludo was considering running for president after Atiku Abubakar's promised one term in government in a statement issued in Awka.
Aburime said: “We note with disdain, the fallacious and distasteful publication of a write-up by faceless individuals.
“We would have chosen to ignore this mischievous and utterly despicable publication, but for the benefit of a few innocent Ndi Anambra who could be misinformed by the write-up.
“Governor Chukwuma Soludo only held a private meeting with his party members of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). This meeting is a routine gathering where issues concerning APGA are discussed.
“At no time during the meeting was Peter Obi, a point of discourse.
“It is pertinent to note that issues discussed at the meeting were purely issues relating to APGA affairs.
“We, therefore, urge Ndi-Anambra and members of the general public to completely ignore and disregard the publication in all its entirety.”