By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Anambra State Government have dismissed as misleading the news story circulating on social media and some online platforms, claiming that the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, recently fired an aide who allegedly leaked a video of the governor briefly participating in the “gwo gwo” dance challenge.

A statement by Soludo's Press Secretary, Christian Aburime categorically stated that the report is completely untrue and unfounded.

The statement read in part, “No aide has been fired by the governor over the viral dance video.

“The only individual being rumoured as fired was recently redeployed as part of a routine government reshuffle and not due to the leaked video.

“The “gwo gwo” dance video, which has been positively received and applauded on the social media platforms, was actually a spontaneous, lighthearted moment captured after Governor Soludo addressed the press on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of Anambra State.

“Far from being embarrassed, the governor’s brief participation in the dance challenge has endeared him to Nigerian youths, who have praised his relatability and connection with the people.

“The dance video has even trended beyond social media, with national television stations such as Arise TV and TVC commending the human angle of the governor’s actions.”

While condemning the false and misleading news story, which he described as the work of some mischievous elements attempting to disparage the person and achievements of Governor Soludo and distract him from his ongoing efforts to transform Anambra State, Aburime advised sponsored critics to desist from such malicious activities and allow the governor to focus on delivering good governance to the people of Anambra State.

“The Anambra State Government remains committed to providing Ndi Anambra not only good governance but also accurate and accountable information to the public and will not hesitate to take appropriate action against those who peddle false and misleading information to cause a breach of the peace”, he stated.