Imo Deputy Governor ‘Speaks About Resigning His Position’

The deputy Governor of Imo state, Prof. Placid Njoku has denied claims of resigning from his position. 

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary Ozioma Ukwuoma, Njoku insisted that there is no iota of truth in the claim which he says is a mere figment of the imagination of those working against the Government and people of Imo state,CityNews Nigeria reports.

He enjoined Imo people to disregard such unfounded rumours and continue supporting the peace and development of the State.

The statement read;

“My attention has been drawn to the fake news circulating in the social media purporting that the Deputy Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Prof Placid Njoku has resigned.

“While it remains our practice to ignore such baseless stories, the need to put the truth out to concerned imo citizens has necessitated this rebuttal.

“This story has no iota of truth in it but is a mere figment of the imaginations of those working against the Government and people of Imo state

“The Imo State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Prof. Placid Njoku enjoys a robust working relationship with his boss, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, Executive Governor of Imo State and indeed with every member of the state executive Council, including members of the state legislature.”