First Son of late Biafra warlord, late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Emeka Ojukwu Jnr., on Wednesday vindicated President Muhammadu Buhari on his claimed discussions with his late father on the unity and indivisibility of the Nigerian nation.

Ojukwu who spoke through a statement made available to journalists in Awka denied granting any media interview or posting any massage on social media that Buhari was wrong about his discussions with his late father

The former administrator of Nnewi North Local Government Area spoke on the heels of stories making the round in the social media that he had earlier replied Buhari’s statements.

Ojukwu Jnr. maintained that his late father actually held the said meeting with Buhari before his demise adding that all that Buhari said in his nationwide broadcast were true.

He added, “It has been brought to my attention that there is an article making the rounds on social media attributed to me refuting the remarks of Mr. President concerning his relationship and discussions with my late father.

“Let me state the following categorically; firstly, that I made no such comments to anybody, and secondly that I am aware that His Excellency’s comments were indeed factual.

“I have noticed a disturbing trend recently of fake news being attributed to me on social media. I don’t know who is behind it or what their motivation might be but let me assure you that any time I feel the need to comment publicly on any matter, I will not do so via some anonymous email or anything of the like, rather be rest assured that there will be no ambiguity whatsoever as to whether the comments came from me.

“Let me lend my voice to those of the rest of my fellow countrymen and welcome Mr. President back home.”

Ojukwu Jnr. further urged members of the public to discountenance the stories in the social media or any media platform whatsoever credited to him that he accused Buhari of telling lies warning that such malicious and damaging publications would not be taken lightly should it be repeated.

He also urge the President not to take such comments serious as it smacks of gutter and yellow media reportage aimed at overheating the polity.

The members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has however in their reaction to President Buhari’s statement labelled it as a lie urging him to produce a proof to the said discussion with late Ikemba.

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