Plot To Assassinate Peter Obi, Soludo Reacts
Afnews Editor
Mar 06, 2023
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has countered the allegation linking him to a plot on the life of Peter Obi.
The businessman and former Anambra governor is the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP.
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A viral message on social media alleged the one time Central Bank of Nigeria Governor had been contracted to eliminate Obi.
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The information said a helicopter entered Awka by 1:30am and took Soludo to a secret meeting at the Imo Government House in Owerri.
"The agenda is Obi and how to stop him physically, politically and otherwise. Soludo was given $5million and Soludo promised to eliminate Peter Obi..ÔÇØ it claimed.
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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 allÔÇØ.
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"He has a good heart towards everybody. I am surprised that people can concoct this type of blackmail against him,ÔÇØ NAN quoted him.
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"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.ÔÇØ
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Aburime said the governor wishes the LP flagbearer well and appreciates Anambra voters "for supporting him massivelyÔÇØ.
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The aide recalled Soludo predicted Obi's victory in the state, adding that the calm atmosphere during the election "speaks a lotÔÇØ about his peaceful nature.
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