I never threatened Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu, 2027 polls – Abia Deputy Gov

By Ugochukwu Alaribe

Abia State Deputy Governor,Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu has denied threatening President Bola Tinubu over the detention of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the 2027 general elections.

The Deputy Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,Chukwudi Mba,noted that the  publication, titled “2027: Abia State Govt Will Teach Tinubu A Bitter Lesson Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention — Deputy Governor Emetu,”  is fabricated and a deliberate misrepresentation.

‘The statement read: “The report in question is entirely false, lacks verifiable context, and fails to provide essential media attributes such as the date, venue, or occasion where such remarks were allegedly made. No official event, interview, press briefing, or public engagement exists where the Deputy Governor issued the quoted statements.

“At no time did the Deputy Governor threaten to ‘teach’ President Bola Tinubu or any member of his family a ‘bitter political lesson,” nor did he make the reckless remarks credited to him concerning the 2027 general elections or the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu.

The statement added that the language does not reflect the Deputy Governor’s character, temperament, or leadership style.

“As a responsible public office holder, he remains committed to civil discourse, democratic engagement, and issue-based politics—not inflammatory rhetoric or personal attacks.

“While the matter of Nnamdi Kanu remains a sensitive national issue that evokes strong emotions among many citizens, the Deputy Governor has consistently maintained that such concerns should be addressed through lawful, constitutional, and dialogue-driven processes. He does not subscribe to threats, political intimidation, or divisive statements.

“It is deeply troubling that a media platform would publish such weighty allegations without verification or direct confirmation from the Office of the Deputy Governor.

“Fabricated quotations attributed to public officials are not only unethical but capable of heightening political tension and misleading the public.

“Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu remains focused on supporting the Governor in delivering good governance, advancing development initiatives, and strengthening democratic institutions in Abia State.”

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