Threat To Life: Chief Ogedegbe Denies Allegations By MC Aproko

By Daniel Dafe

The Executive Chairman of Ethiope East Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Augustine Ogedegbe JP, has officially responded to recent allegations circulating in the media, accusing him of threatening the life of Mr. Vincent E Aki, also known as Aproko.

Recall that Aki, who is an indigene of Ovu in the said local government area, accused the chairman of threatening his life after he shared a video of him (Aki) speaking about the deplorable state of a road in his community.

But, in a statement released earlier today by the Press Unit of Ethiope East council, the chairman categorically denied these claims, calling them “false, malicious, and part of a deliberate attempt to tarnish His image.”

According to the statement, the allegations are baseless attacks on the integrity of his administration, which he said has maintained transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to the needs of the people.

Continuing, the statement said, “Hon. Ogedegbe, a staunch advocate for democratic ideals, affirmed his commitment to the freedom of speech and the right of citizens to express their opinions, even when critical of government policies.”

The chairman emphasized that while his administration values constructive criticism, it will not tolerate deliberate falsehoods or attempts to blackmail or intimidate the government.

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“We urge the public to disregard these baseless claims and focus on responsible journalism that fosters unity and progress,” the statement read.

Adding: “We will not allow smear campaigns to distract us from our mission of serving the people.”

Furthermore, the council boss, said “the matter has been referred to Hon. Ogedegbe’s legal team for thorough investigation, with hopes that the truth will prevail and justice will be served.”

“As the investigation unfolds, the chairman remains committed to its mandate, reaffirming its dedication to building a transparent and accountable government for the people of Ethiope East,” the statement concluded.