Soludo denies sacking aide over ‘Gwo Gwo’ dance video
By Jeffrey Agbo
Anambra State Governor Prof Chukwuma Soludo has debunked reports that he sacked an aide who allegedly leaked a video of him briefly participating in the “Gwo Gwo” dance challenge.
The governor, speaking through his Press Secretary Christian Aburime, on Monday said the only individual being rumoured to have been fired was recently redeployed as part of a routine government reshuffle and not due to the leaked video.
“The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to a false and misleading news story circulating on social media and some online platforms, claiming that the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, recently fired an aide who allegedly leaked a video of the governor briefly participating in the ‘gwo gwo’ dance challenge,” the statement said.
“We wish to categorically state that this report is completely untrue and unfounded. 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.
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“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.
“Therefore, we strongly condemn the false and misleading news story, which is clearly 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.”
The statement advised Soludo’s critics to allow him focus on delivering good governance to the people of Anambra State, adding that the state would not hesitate to take appropriate action against those who peddle false and misleading information.