I Am Not Kidnapped”— Nwaeke Counters Wife’s Distress Call
Former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has dismissed claims that he was kidnapped, affirming that he is safe in Abuja and voluntarily reported to security agencies.
In a video statement released on Saturday, Nwaeke debunked the alarm raised by his wife, Florence, who had earlier pleaded for public help, fearing her husband was in danger.
Nwaeke Speaks Out: “I Am Safe in Abuja”
Clarifying his whereabouts, Nwaeke stated, “I am at TRANSCORP Abuja. I arrived this morning from Port Harcourt to meet security agencies and report myself due to troubling events in Rivers State.
I resigned as Head of Service on Monday because of these developments.”
Addressing his wife’s viral plea, he claimed she was misinformed. “I just saw a video of my wife trending. She was told I had been kidnapped and given a script to read. I want to make it clear—I am not kidnapped. I am in Abuja, working.”
Florence Nwaeke’s Emotional Plea
On Friday, Florence Nwaeke raised an alarm, claiming she had been unable to reach her husband. Speaking tearfully to journalists, she said she found a video interview of him suspicious.
“I kept saying, ‘That is not my husband. That is not my husband.’ I sent him a message asking if he was under duress, but he didn’t reply,” she cried, urging Nigerians to intervene.
Beyond her plea, she reached out to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, seeking his help in locating her husband.
Political Intrigues and Allegations
Nwaeke’s denial comes amid heightened political tension in Rivers State. In a separate statement, he accused Governor Fubara of orchestrating the 2023 bombing of the Rivers State House of Assembly to prevent impeachment.
According to Nwaeke, he witnessed money being handed over to Fubara’s then-Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, for the operation.
“I challenge him to an open confrontation, and I will provide more details,” Nwaeke declared, insisting that his resignation was voluntary and not politically motivated.
Governor Fubara, however, dismissed the allegations, stating that Nwaeke had been compromised. “He is only fulfilling promises made to those who may have paid or coerced him,” the governor said.
As the political drama unfolds, the public is left to wonder: Is Nwaeke truly safe, or is there more to the story?
Stay connected with NIGPOST for more updates on this developing issue.
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