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|By Adejumo Adekunle
A former Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor, Edison Ehie, has dismissed as false and politically motivated a viral poster linking him to a purported 2027 governorship arrangement under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement issued on Saturday, Ehie described the claim—which suggested he would run as deputy governor alongside Dakuku Peterside—as “mischievous” and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and destabilise the political climate in Rivers State.
“Let it be stated clearly, firmly, and without ambiguity: this narrative is not only false, it is a calculated act of political propaganda designed to mislead the public, sow discord, and undermine the unity and stability currently being strengthened under the leadership of His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara,” he said.
Ehie reaffirmed his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and reiterated his support for Governor Fubara, stressing his commitment to the administration’s peace and development agenda.
“I have neither endorsed nor consented to any such political arrangement, and any claim to the contrary is nothing short of political fraud,” he added.
He further warned against the spread of deliberate misinformation, noting that the use of his name in the viral poster was unauthorised and misleading.
Ehie urged members of the public to disregard the material and remain focused on the progress being made in the state.
“I stand where Governor Fubara has always stood: with the APC and with the people of Rivers State. Any attempt to suggest otherwise is dead on arrival,” he declared.
He maintained that the state does not require “rescue from imaginary enemies,” insisting that the current administration is already delivering purposeful leadership and strengthening unity.
According to him, attempts to associate him with alternative political platforms reflect desperation by individuals seeking relevance through false narratives.
