Former Secretary to the Authorities of Rivers State, Dr Tammy Danagogo, has spoken publicly following experiences linking him to an alleged plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The experiences, which circulated broadly on some on-line platforms, additionally talked about Pastor Tombari Joseph Gbeneol and different unnamed people.
The allegations instructed that the previous Rivers State official was concerned in a coordinated plan concentrating on the previous Rivers governor.
Reacting to the claims, Danagogo issued a powerful denial. He dismissed the experiences as false and deceptive.
His response was conveyed in a press release launched on Monday and signed by his Particular Assistant, Obele Briggs.
In response to the assertion, Danagogo described the allegations as “baseless, false, and intentionally fabricated.” He careworn that he has by no means been a part of any dialogue, assembly, or association linked to violence or assassination.
The previous Sports Minister maintained that he has no hyperlink in any way to the claims being pushed on-line.
He insisted that the story was manufactured to wreck his picture and drag him into an issue he is aware of nothing about.
A part of the assertion reads, “The claims, that are being circulated on sure on-line platforms, are false, malicious, and intentionally crafted to smear my hard-earned popularity, mislead the general public, and drag his title into points he is aware of completely nothing about.”
Danagogo additional introduced himself as a law-abiding citizen who has served Rivers State and the nation responsibly. The assertion famous that he has constantly upheld the rule of regulation all through his years in public service and personal life.
He was additionally described as a peace-loving particular person who believes in democratic processes and lawful engagement. The assertion emphasised that violence is totally in opposition to his private values and political historical past.
Addressing one other side of the experiences, Danagogo denied claims that he’s at the moment on the run. He said clearly that he’s not evading authorities and has no cause to take action.
He added that he’s keen to cooperate totally with safety companies. In response to him, he is able to honour any invitation from the police or some other lawful investigative physique if required.
The assertion urged members of the general public to disregard what it described as “unfounded and mischievous experiences.” It added that the story exists solely within the creativeness of these spreading it.
Danagogo warned that the continued circulation of such claims might heighten political stress unnecessarily and misinform the general public.