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Governor Diri Speaks Out on Viral Claims Linking Him to Nengi’s Pregnancy
- Governor Diri denies involvement in BBNaija star Nengi’s pregnancy, calling the claims baseless and politically motivated.
- The Bayelsa governor’s aide refutes allegations, stating Nengi has no personal relationship with Diri.
- Diri criticizes social media misinformation, labeling it a distraction from his administration’s achievements.
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has dismissed allegations linking him to the pregnancy of former Big Brother Naija housemate, Nengi Rebecca Hampson.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Diri attributed the viral rumors to political adversaries attempting to tarnish his reputation. The speculation gained traction after a popular blog alleged his involvement, despite Nengi publicly debunking the claims.
Nengi
Reacting to the controversy, Governor Diri expressed shock and disappointment, especially as the false reports surfaced on the day his administration marked its 5th anniversary.
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His Director of New Media, Dr. Kola Oredipe, described the claims as baseless, stating:
“Nengi Rebecca Hampson has no personal relationship with Governor Diri. It is regrettable that purveyors of fake news are unhappy with the governor’s rising political profile.”
Oredipe further criticized social media misinformation, calling it a deliberate attempt to distract from the administration’s achievements. He emphasized that while the government was inaugurating a new road in Yenagoa, falsehoods were being spread online.
“This is a distraction, and some of us are very justified in the many reasons offered to regulate the use of various social media platforms,” the Governor’s aide added.
Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri
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“Sadly, while we were inaugurating a brand new road in Yenagoa, social media e-rats were spreading falsehoods about the governor.”
Describing Governor Diri as a man of honor, Oredipe reaffirmed that the allegations were politically motivated and had no factual basis.
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