Frontrunner in tomorrow’s governorship election in Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano of APGA, has dismissed a rumour making the rounds that he has been disqualified from the race.

A statement issued this night by his campaign organisation dismissed the rumour as “spurious and malicious,” adding: “This is a cruel lie, fabricated in the pits of hell by a scared opposition, notorious for visiting dark hovels for blood covenants in search of power.

“We are familiar with their antics and the regime of fear they seek to foist on the people of Anambra State. But their dark designs have failed because there is no army on earth that is strong enough to thwart the will of the people.

“We urge you to disregard this lie because no matter how well told, a lie is still a lie. Chief Willie Obiano is still very much in the race. At the same time, we implore all lovers of a free and better society as well as all supporters of Chief Willie Obiano to refrain from any acts that might constitute a breach of the peace.”

•Photo shows Obiano.