Soludo has no plans to fight Catholic priests after re-election – Mefor

Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, has denied that the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, plans to go after Catholic priests after his re-election.

A news report being circulated by some bloggers had claimed that Soludo told his supporters that Catholic priests were no better than native doctors, whom he had started chasing around, and that after his re-election, he would also go after them.

But in a press statement, the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, urged members of the public to disregard the story, describing it as false and misleading.

He said: “The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to a fabricated story circulating in some media outlets, alleging that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, plans to arrest and jail Catholic bishops and priests after his re-election.

“We categorically state that this report is entirely false, baseless, and malicious. This fabrication is a clear example of misinformation and fake news designed to create tension and undermine the peaceful atmosphere in the state.

“Obviously, a handiwork of shadow opposition who have dwelt essentially on propaganda for want of campaign materials, they are advised to face their fizzling campaigns.”

Mefor said the state government has been at the forefront of fighting fake news and would not relent in doing so.

“We therefore assure the public, particularly the Catholic Church, of which Soludo is a staunch member, and its leaders, that Governor Soludo has no such plans or intentions.

“The government respects the rights and freedoms of all citizens, including religious leaders.

“We urge Ndị Anambra to disregard this false report and always demand verifiable evidence before accepting or sharing such inflammatory stories. We remain committed to continuing the fight against fake native doctors, fake Ndi Eze Nwanyi, and fake clergymen and women, which has resulted in ‘Oso Soludo,’ and it must be sustained.”