The Rivers State Government has condemned the spread of false announcements attributed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, describing them as “attempts to mislead the public, incite panic, and disrupt the peace in the state.”
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Special Services Bureau, Office of the SSG, Dede Sampson Friday, the government debunked reports claiming that the Sole Administrator of the state had summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, to account for appointments made over the past two years.
The statement, released on Wednesday, clarified that no such publication originated from the Office of the SSG.
Friday urged the public to disregard the report and any similar misinformation, warning that such fabrications are the handiwork of individuals intent on destabilising the state.
He emphasised that official communications from the Rivers State Government are disseminated exclusively through verified channels, including the official government website, authorised social media handles, press releases from the Office of the Governor and the SSG, as well as approved traditional media outlets.
The public was advised to always verify information before sharing and to rely solely on official government sources for accurate updates.
The state has been plagued with fake news all credited to the office of the SSG.
Residents of the state have also raised concerns over the delay in response to such fake news from the state government and the delayed action against purveyors of the false information.
