The First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has dismissed as false a claim by former Governor of the state, Mr. Peter Obi, that he and his wife are godparents to the children of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
In a statement signed by her Media Assistant, Mr. Dan Ezeigwe, the First Lady’s office said the claim, contained in a viral video, is inaccurate and does not reflect the true nature of the relationship between the two families.
The statement clarified that Mr. Peter Obi is not a godfather to any of the children of Professor Chukwuma and Dr. Nonye Soludo.
It further explained that Dr. Nonye Soludo is the confirmation godmother to one of Mr. Obi’s daughters, while Mrs. Margaret Obi, wife of the former governor, is the baptismal godmother to one of Governor Soludo’s daughters.
According to the statement, neither Mr. Obi nor Professor Soludo has ever served as a godparent to the other’s children.
Mr. Ezeigwe noted that it is possible Mr. Obi simply misspoke while making the remarks. He stressed, however, that the widespread circulation of the video and the enquiries it has generated made it necessary to set the record straight.
The statement described the relationship between the two families as cordial and urged members of the public, the media and all concerned to disregard any impression that Mr. Peter Obi is godfather to any of Governor Soludo’s children.
