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Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo
The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has denied reports that he sacked any of his aides over the leaked video of the popular ‘gwo gwo ngwo’ dance challenge.
This was contained in a statement by the governor’s Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Monday.
Recall that shortly after the video had gone viral, the state government announced the appointment of Mr Christopher Molokwu, as the Managing Director of the Anambra Broadcasting Service to replace Mr Chido Obidiegwu, whose reason for his exit was not expressly stated.
This generated public reactions with some of the reports linking Obidiegwu’s removal to the viral video, but Aburime insisted that he was redeployed and not fired.
Aburime said, “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 Soludo, recently fired an aide who allegedly leaked a video of the governor briefly participating in the ‘gwo gwo ngwo’ 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 statement added that the dance video, “which has been positively received and applauded on the social media platforms, was 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.”
Aburime said the state government strongly condemns the false and misleading news story, describing it as the handiwork of some mischievous elements attempting to disparage the person and achievements of Soludo and distract him from his ongoing efforts to transform the state.
