The wife of Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Nonye Soludo, has denied claims that her son, Ozonna Soludo, campaigned for former Anambra governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
The denial followed the circulation of a viral video showing Ozonna dancing to a song promoting Obi, with the NDC logo and the former governor’s photograph appearing over the footage.
However, in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 3, through her media aide, Daniel Ezeigwe, the Anambra First Lady described the video as doctored and falsely attributed to her son.
She maintained that Ozonna did not originate the clip and rejected attempts to associate him with the political campaign.
“The video being mischievously circulated and falsely attributed to Ozonna Soludo, son of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, did not originate from him,” the statement said.
The statement also alleged that an individual identified as Kelechi Simon, reportedly a medical radiographer based in Delta State, had been linked to the creation and circulation of the video.
It warned those sharing the clip to stop, adding that anyone found engaging in unlawful misinformation or libel could face legal consequences.
“Those peddling this misinformation are hereby warned to desist immediately. The laws against misinformation and libel remain in force, and anyone who engages in unlawful conduct should be prepared to face the full consequences,” the statement added.
The First Lady's media aide further urged social media users and members of the public to verify information before publishing or sharing it, particularly when it involves individuals and their families.
The controversy has attracted attention because of the political differences often discussed between Governor Soludo and Peter Obi, both prominent figures in Anambra politics.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, is associated with the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections, while Soludo remains the state's incumbent governor.
The statement stressed that individuals have the freedom to support political candidates of their choice and participate in legitimate political debate.
However, it argued that such freedom should not be used to circulate fabricated content or misleading claims.
The First Lady's position is that the viral video does not establish that Ozonna participated in Obi's campaign. The legal warning is directed at those allegedly responsible for creating or spreading the disputed material.
As the video continues to generate online discussion, the incident has renewed attention on the risks of manipulated content and the importance of verifying viral political material before sharing it.