Charles Soludo, the governor of Anambra State, has refuted the claim that he was involved in a conspiracy to kill Peter Obi.
A social media statement that went viral claimed that the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria had been hired to get rid of Obi.
According to the report, Soludo was flown to a private meeting at the Imo Government House in Owerri by a helicopter that arrived in Awka around 1:30 am.
“The agenda is Obi and how to stop him physically, politically and otherwise. Soludo was given $5million and Soludo promised to eliminate Peter Obi..” it claimed.
On Monday in Awka, Soludo’s Press Secretary, Chris Aburime stated that the governor would never collude to harm any lawful citizen.
The spokesperson said despite political differences, Soludo was a brother and friend of Obi as well as “the father of all”.
“He has a good heart towards everybody. I am surprised that people can concoct this type of blackmail against him,” NAN quoted him.
“There is no iota of truth…he did not go to Owerri and he was not offered money to harm anyone, not even his brother, an illustrious son of Anambra.”
Aburime said the governor wishes the LP flagbearer well and appreciates Anambra voters “for supporting him massively”.
The aide recalled Soludo predicted Obi’s victory in the state, adding that the calm atmosphere during the election “speaks a lot” about his peaceful nature.
