Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has denied impregnating former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate and star, Nengi Rebecca Hampson, popularly known as Nengi.
In a statement, the Governor’s spokesperson, Kolawole Oredipe, dismissed the allegations as a malicious attempt to tarnish his reputation.
The statement emphasized that Governor Diri is a respected public figure who has dedicated himself to serving the people of Bayelsa State.
It also highlighted Nengi’s own denial of the rumors on the social media.
The governor’s office expressed disappointment at the spread of false information, which it attributed to the handiwork of political detractors. It urged the public to remain vigilant and not to succumb to the mischief of rumor-mongers.
The statement reads: “BBN Nengi Trending Story, Nothing to do with Gov. Diri!
“Political enemies of His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State are at work again.
“What a wicked set of people spreading falsehood on a day the Prosperity Administration commenced activities marking its 5th anniversary.
“Nengi Rebecca Hampson, has no personal relationship with Governor Diri and it is regrettable that purveyors of fake news are not happy with the towering political profile of the Governor.
“Nengi herself has come out clean on the social media to debunk their lies.
“They goofed again! All Fake!
“This is a distraction and some of us are very justified on the many reasons offered to regulate use of the various social media.
“Sadly, while we were inaugurating a brand new road in Yenagoa, social media e-rats were spreading falsehood about the Governor.
“Governor Diri, is a man of honour and dignity.”
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