It's malicious to allege that Soludo will arrest Catholic Bishops after election - Mefor

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By Madu Obi

The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, has debunked the allegation that Governor Chukwuma Soludo would order the arrest of Catholic Bishops after winning the forthcoming governorship election.

Some political parties were said to be behind the allegation, which the state government said, is a mere figment of their imagination.

In a statement, Mefor urged Anambra people to disregard the false report and always demand virtual evidence before sharing such inflammatory stories.

He said: "The attention of the Anambra State government has been drawn to a fabricated story circulating in some media outlets, alleging that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo plans to arrest and jail Catholic Bishops and priests after his reelection.

We categorically state that this report is entirely false, baseless, and malicious. This fabrication is a clear example of misinformation and fake news designed to create tension and undermine the peaceful atmosphere in the state.

Obviously, this is a handiwork of shadow opposition who has dwelt essentially on propaganda for want of campaign materials. They are advised to face their fizzling campaigns."

He assured the public, particularly the Catholic Church of which Soludo is a staunch member, and its leaders, that Governor Soludo has no such plans or intentions.

According to him, government respects the rights and freedom of all citizens, including religious leaders.

He, however, stated that the state government remains committed to continuing the fight against fake native doctors, and fake clergymen and women, which, he added, has resulted in 'Oso Soludo', insisting that it must be sustained.

He also said that the Anambra State government will collaborate with the Federal Government to fish out and rid the state of certificate forgers.