SAN FRANCISCO, June 26, (THEWILL) – Aghogho Abraham Orotomah, media Aide to the Leader of the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, has insisted that his principal was not arrested by officers of the Department of State Security (DSS).
Orotomah made this known in reaction to reports that Emerhor was arrested by the DSS following the violence that broke out at the National Convention of the APC last Saturday.
In a statement sent to THEWILL, Orotomah declared that the story was fake and should be ignored as he blamed those who are scared of Emerhor’s growing popularity for the rumour.
“My attention has been drawn to report on social media and online news outlets that the Leader of the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress and Chairman of the Management Board of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor was arrested by men of the DSS earlier today when he joined delegation of Urhobo leaders on a courtesy call on President Muhammadu Buhari,” the statement read.
“I want to state it that there is no iota of truth in the stories on Emerhor’s purported arrest. Emerhor as a respected Businessman of international repute and Politician has committed no crime to warrant his arrest.
“The story emanated from those who are scared of his growing popularity and profile.
“We call on our teeming supporters, friends, associates and the general public to totally ignore this fake and malicious news.”
