Emeka Ojukwu Jnr, son of the late Igbo leader, Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu, on Wednesday, contrary to claims by pro-Biafra groups, confirmed that his late father told President Muhammadu Buhari that he (late Ojukwu) would want a united and indissoluble Nigeria.
Ojukwu Jnr. made this known in a statement he made available to journalists yesterday in Awka, Anambra State.
He said his father told him about his discussion with Buhari, who had told the tale of how the late Biafran leader visited him in his country home in Daura for two days and how they have talked at length about Nigeria.
Ojukwu, who said he never granted any media interview or posted any massage on social media on the issue of Buhari meeting his late father, stated in the statement, “It has been brought to my attention that there is an article making the rounds on social media attributed to me refuting the remarks of Mr. President concerning his relationship and discussion with my late father.
“Let me state the following categorically: firstly, that I made no such comments to anybody, and secondly that I am aware that His Excellency’s (Buhari’s) comments were indeed factual.
“I have noticed a disturbing trend recently of fake news being attributed to me on social media. I don’t know who is behind it or what their motive might is but let me assure you that any time I feel the need to comment publicly on any matter, I will not do so via some anonymous email or anything of the like; rather be rest assured that there will be no ambiguity whatsoever as to whether the comments came from me.”
He urged Nigerians to disregard stories in the social media or any media platform whatsoever credited to him that he accused Buhari of telling lies. Mr. Ojukwu warned that such malicious and damaging publications would not be taken lightly should it be repeated.
He appealed to those overheating the polity to desist from such in the interest of the country.
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